Research Associate- Assay Transfer

Research Associate
- Assay Transfer

The Science Team at Pride Health is supporting a leading biotech company, which has an opening for a Research Associate
- Assay Transfer in Tucson, AZ. Important details:

• 24-month contract with a possibility to extend
• Tucson, AZ – Onsite (5 days/week)
• Monday-Friday (40 hours/week)
• Pay range: $30-34/HR, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for facilitating the transition of products from Development to Manufacturing as a member of the Assay Transfer team.
• Initiates, directs, and executes process characterizations, scientific research, development, and manufacturing process strategies to support new and existing reagent products.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products, and problems to ensure manufacturability and improve processes applying aspects of Design for Six Sigma and Design for Quality and Manufacturability (DQM).
• Plans and executes laboratory research as it pertains to process characterizations, scale-up, and improving process capability.
• Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories.
• Prepares manufacturing documents and completes transfer activities for new products.
• Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of product or process principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.

Skills:

• Leads the design, execution, and troubleshooting of complex laboratory protocols and bench experiments with minimal supervision.
• Utilizes deep analytical judgment as a recognized subject matter expert to solve complex technical problems, optimize workflows, and identify patent or publication opportunities.
• Maintains meticulous records, analyzes quantitative data, and generates comprehensive technical reports while championing "Quality First Time" standards.
• Partners actively across organizational boundaries, participates in cross-functional technical teams, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Contributes creatively to project planning, helps implement laboratory improvements, and trains other team members in areas of expertise.

Minimum candidate qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's in Science with 4-6 years post-college experience;
  Diverse experience is a plus
• Master's degree with 0-2 years of experience
• Experience with wet lab and biological techniques
• Previous experience in a regulated environment, product development, and/or manufacturing operations is ideal
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Pride Global and its affiliates, including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, Pride Now, and Pride One, offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:
Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.