Research Associate Ii – Assay Development

Research Associate II – Assay Development

Location:

Tucson, Arizona

Category:
Scientific

Salary:
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Country:
United States

Employment:
Contract

Worksite:
On-Site

Target Pay Rate: 20-27/hr
** salary will be commensurate with experience

• Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation to support projects.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments and apply technical expertise toward project strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses and present results to the team, while maintaining complete, accurate laboratory documentation in compliance with company policies (e.g., GMP, GLP, Design Control).

• Design and execute experimental protocols with minimal supervision, including making observations and analyzing data.
• Prepare and present technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses; maintain complete and accurate records.
• Troubleshoot problems and institute corrective actions.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment by providing creative solutions and input to project planning.
• Contribute to process improvement suggestions and assist in identifying patentable inventions.
• Train colleagues and monitor work to ensure quality and continuous adherence to the Quality First Time principle.
• Exercise judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques for complex problems.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences
• Experience:
  
  2-4 years of relevant post-college job experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in a range of specialized wet laboratory techniques (e.g., pipetting, using a balance and stir plate, etc.); capable of searching scientific literature; skilled with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Good communication and presentation skills, meticulous attention to detail, coachable, collaborative, and a proven ability and desire to learn.

• Experience with SAFe/Agile planning processes and reporting frameworks

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.