IQVIA Posted August 24, 2026

Sample Prep Scientist

Ithaca, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

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

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:

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

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

What We Are Looking For:

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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

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

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 $46,200.00 - $96,200.00. 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.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Ithaca, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 887 comparable Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research roles across 85 biopharma companies.

887Comparable roles tracked
848Currently active
85Companies hiring similar roles
31Countries represented

Salary context

360 of 887 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $46,200/yr – $96,200/yr
Highest disclosed · Vice President, Therapeutics Immunology · ModernaTX, Inc. $272,200/yr – $490,100/yr
Peer group range $0 – $381,150 (median $159,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 887 comparable roles

United States607
China43
Germany37
Switzerland34
United Kingdom30
France27

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Seniority mix

650 of 887 peers have a known seniority level

Senior210
Principal152
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc73
Director62
Associate59
Associate Director28
Senior Director28
Manager25
Executive/VP13

Therapeutic area mix

120 of 887 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Immunology47
Oncology41
Neuroscience17
Cardiovascular / CVRM9
Respiratory2
Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
Rare Disease1
Dermatology & Aesthetics1

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