Associate Principal Scientist

3 weeks ago


Livingston, United Kingdom Q² Solutions Full time

**Job Overview**

We are looking for an Associate Principal Scientist to join **Q2 Solutions**, IQVIA’s laboratory business in Livingston, UK.

You will be responsible for providing technical leadership for local and global laboratory operations, including identifying and driving continuous process improvement and new study initiatives.

Electrophoresis and Immunofixation experience is essential (min 4 years).

**Essential Functions**
- Provides technical leadership to lab staff and cross functionally in the area of expertise.
- Troubleshoots complex technical challenges and implements resolutions.
- Oversees method transfer between global and cross functional labs.
- Leads complex cross functional lab initiatives and projects to drive opportunities for process and operational efficiencies.
- Leads training initiatives to support continuous learning and development of lab staff.
- Responsible for harmonizing global operational processes, as applicable.
- Supports the identification and evaluation process for instrumentation platforms.
- Evaluates cost considerations of new technologies and testing.
- Serves as primary point of contact in client discussions to provide technical expertise.
- Responsible for performing and documenting all analytical procedures with accuracy, consistency and timeliness in accordance with current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines.
- Completes and prepares documentation in compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
- Performs data analysis to determine if an analytical procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.
- Produces analytical documentation for laboratory assays and associated pipelines across all service areas in the business (i.e. Laboratory Ops, Quality Systems, Information Technology, and Finance).
- Prepares data analysis results for upload to LIMS system under the guidance of senior level staff.
- Leads CAPA investigations and drives resolution.
- Contributes to technical report writing.
- Actively participates in the development and revision of standard operating procedures.
- Stays abreast of regulatory changes and identifies need for updates to internal procedures.
- Presents findings to a wide variety of audiences internal and external to Q2 Solutions.
- Attends internal design calls and analytical method review meetings to ensure effectiveness.
- May oversee instrumentation upgrades and installation, operating and performance qualifications.
- May act as a back up in any area of daily laboratory operations.
- May be responsible for contributing to the design and development of routine methods/assays under moderate supervision.
- Supports safety, quality, and 6S requirements and initiatives.
- Complies with company's procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's Degree equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req.
- 7 years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment.
- Technical expertise across all methods within the scope of assigned technical area/dept.
- Strong knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in job area.
- Basic knowledge of requirements under relevant regulatory standards for assigned work area.
- Expertise of laboratory techniques.
- Strong troubleshooting capabilities.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
- Ability to effectively coordinate and execute multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
- Ability to effectively write scientific and technical documents.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail are essential.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously and independently.
- Demonstrated “everyday leadership” skills.
- Understanding of LEAN 6 Sigma principles.
- Ability to work closely with multiple departments and to contribute in multi-disciplinary discussions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of independence and motivation needed to complete assigned tasks and projects.



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