Research Associate II - Research & Early Development

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Research Associate II - Research & Early Development for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in Tucson, AZ .

Responsibilities :
Responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support the firm's projects. Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses. Presents and discusses results of experiments within department and project team. Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and may participate in conferences and professional societies.

Follows company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control and others as appropriate. Maintains complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files. May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments.

Support a flagship program, primarily focusing on slide imaging and image acquisition on systems such as the DP600s, 200s, the VS200, and multispectral flash instruments. The individuals in these roles will perform repetitive, well-defined tasks, including virtual staining and assembling slide cohorts, which will ultimately enable the team to generate AI algorithms.

• Designs experimental protocols with minimal supervision.
• Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Normally receives general directions on routine work and detailed directions on new assignments.
• Makes suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory environment.
• Assists in identifying and reducing to practice patentable inventions.
• Works on problems of diverse scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• May participate in cross functional technical teams such as a failure investigation team.
• Works well in a team environment by being a productive project team member, suggesting creative solutions to problems and providing input to project planning.
• Trains others in areas of expertise.
• Troubleshoots problems and institutes corrective action.
• Prepares and presents experimental procedures and results in group and project teams.
• Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.
• Other duties as assigned by management
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

Required Skills :

• Bachelor's Degree in Science.
• 2 years relevant job experience.
• Are equivalencies acceptable? No
• Knows basic and a range of specialized laboratory techniques.
• Capable with searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics.
• Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.
• 2-4 years of post-college experience in a research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or a medical devices environment or industry
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering
• Ideal candidate will combine operational discipline with a flexible, agile mindset
• Comfortable following established protocols while maintaining the initiative to proactively solve challenges as they arise.
• Collaborative spirit and intellectual honesty-specifically, a readiness to ask for help when needed-as well as a genuine openness to feedback and professional coaching.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements.

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