# Sample Prep Scientist

**Company**: IQVIA Laboratories
**Location**: Ithaca, New York
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $46,200.00 - $96,200.00
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Sample Prep Scientist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Ithaca, NY.

As a Sample Prep Scientist, you will be responsible for preparing biological samples, solutions, and reagents for subsequent analysis while supporting laboratory operations in a regulated environment. This role contributes to process improvements, training of junior staff, troubleshooting activities, and automation initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Key responsibilities:

- Execute laboratory techniques to prepare biological samples for analytical testing

- Perform extractions, tissue preparation, purification, and other sample preparation activities according to established procedures

- Train and mentor junior laboratory staff in assigned areas of technical competency

- Troubleshoot laboratory processes and assist with continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and efficiency

- Document testing activities in accordance with SOPs, GLP requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines

- Support laboratory automation initiatives and workflow optimization efforts

- Maintain laboratory equipment, inventory, and housekeeping standards consistent with 6S practices

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree required; other equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

- 2 years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment

- Proficiency with pipetting techniques and complex laboratory calculations involving batches and specimens

- Knowledge of Hamilton Robotics liquid handling systems

- Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The ideal candidate will have:

- Strong technical knowledge of complex testing procedures and the scientific principles supporting analysis

- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve process-related issues efficiently

- Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality standards

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees' physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $46,200.00 - $96,200.00.

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## Skills

### Required
- pipetting techniques
- complex laboratory calculations
- Hamilton Robotics liquid handling systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint

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