Molecular Biology Intern (In Office)

We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern to support the optimization of a multicolor yeast display assay designed to enhance and accelerate the selection of cross species antibodies. This person will contribute to refining assay parameters, improving fluorescent signal discrimination, and increasing overall workflow efficiency to enable higher throughput screening of antibody libraries. This position offers an opportunity to gain experience in protein engineering, display technologies, and method development within a collaborative research environment.

The IQVIA Santa Fe branch, designs and utilizes world leading antibody libraries to conduct therapeutic antibody discovery and/or affinity maturation campaigns. The ideal candidate is meticulous, enthusiastic, curious, and a strong team player. They possess a very strong attention to detail, are organized, and are keen to join an exciting, cutting-edge biotech company. The candidate will need to perform well under pressure and meet project timelines.

*This role is 5 days in office in IQVIAs Santa Fe, NM office*

Primary Responsibility:
• Support the effort to optimize our multicolor yeast display technology
• Conduct flowcytometry experiments and analyze data
• Assist in experimental design
• Perform systematic troubleshooting
• Maintain yeast cultures
• Perform assigned tasks within the Discovery team
• Keep accurate records within our electronic notebook

Requirements:
• Very strong attention to detail

• Respects timelines and can adhere to strict deadlines
• Collaborative, helpful, willing to learn and be a strong team player
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to follow and understand SOPs
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Qualifications
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in
• Appropriate verbal and written communication skills to function within a professional work environment.
• Evidence of effective problem – solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in alignment with the desired role placement
• Evidence of strong team work and communication skills.

Desired, but not required
• Experience working in a laboratory and understand Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) rules
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks
• Other duties as assigned

 

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 $26,500.00 - $66,100.00. 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.