Senior Scientist - Flow Cytometry

IVQIA·Workday
Valencia, CAFull-timePosted Jun 30, 2026
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We are seeking Senior Scientist - Flow Cytometry to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA.

We hire passionate innovators who drive healthcare forward through thoughtful and inclusive collaboration. If you want to discover a career with greater purpose, join us as we transform and accelerate research and development.
 

Job Summary:

The Senior Scientist - Flow Cytometry is responsible for developing and optimizing assays and methods of moderate complexity within the Translational Science Laboratory. This role supports timely delivery, technical troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable laboratory operations.
 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Plan the assay and method development process and write scientific methods
  • Execute method development studies and support validation activities as needed
  • Troubleshoot assays and optimize processes to improve performance and sustainability
  • Transfer developed methods into the validation process and support analytical testing delivery
  • Collaborate across functions to ensure methods are scalable and sustainable in laboratory operations
  • Lead low to moderately complex technical projects and guide assigned team members to meet deliverables
  • Mentor and train junior staff while contributing to reports, presentations, and scientific communications
     

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required
  • 4 years of related experience in method or assay development or specific methodology area
  • Experience with assay/method development, troubleshooting, and process optimization in a laboratory environment
  • Sound knowledge of scientific principles, theories, concepts, and state of the art instrumentation
  • Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
     

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

  • Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
  • Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to work across functions
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and independently while meeting timeline expectations
  • Sound troubleshooting capabilities and application of root cause analysis and advanced problem solving techniques
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
     

What We Offer You:

We put our employees at the center of everything we do and are committed to providing them, and their families, with benefits that meet their diverse and changing needs. We invest in integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees' physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey.

To learn more about our benefits, visit IQVIA Benefits.

If you're looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible!

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $64,200.00 - $133,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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