We are seeking Senior Automation Scientist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Durham, NC.Job Summary:Design, build, and scale laboratory automation that advances bioanalytical ligand binding testing through robotic sample handling, automated preparation, instrument integration, and workflow orchestration. In this hands-on role, you will partner with scientists and Quality to deliver reliable, traceable, and compliant automated workflows in a regulated laboratory environment.
What You'll Be Doing:- Design and implement automation cells for liquid handling, robotic integration, plate movement, and barcode-enabled sample tracking
- Integrate laboratory instruments with digital systems such as LIMS, ELN, scheduling tools, and data capture platforms
- Develop control logic, scripts, and interfaces that support automated workflows, exception handling, and error recovery
- Build and maintain monitoring capabilities for uptime, throughput, logs, dashboards, and alerts
- Translate assay steps into robust and scalable automation protocols in partnership with laboratory scientists
- Support validation documentation, audit readiness, and change control activities in collaboration with Quality
- Drive continuous improvement by reducing failure modes, simplifying maintenance, and improving cycle time
What We Are Looking For:- Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering or related field required
- 5+ years in laboratory operations, lab transformation, automation programs, or digital lab systems
- Hands-on experience with lab automation platforms such as liquid handlers and robotic integration systems
- Proficiency in scripting or programming for automation and integration using Python, C#, JavaScript, or equivalent
- 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 troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, sensors, and laboratory processes
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate scientific workflows into reliable automation solutions
- Working knowledge of regulated laboratory environments with disciplined documentation practices
- Continuous improvement mindset with focus on reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
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 https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.
If you're looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible!
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $62,000.00 - $129,100.00. 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.
