Research Associate

SGS Consulting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Phoenix, AZ seeks a science graduate to support laboratory research by designing experimental protocols, executing bench experiments, and analyzing data.

The role emphasizes meticulous record-keeping, preparing technical reports, collaboration with cross-functional teams, training others, and contributing to process improvements while upholding Quality First Time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science required.
• Experience with laboratory techniques and data analysis preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision and in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Designs experimental protocols with minimal supervision.
• Executes bench experiments; observes and analyzes data in detail.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Receives general directions for routine work and detailed directions for new tasks.
• Suggests improvements to work processes and the laboratory environment.
• Assists in identifying and pursuing patentable inventions.
• Addresses diverse problems requiring evaluation of factors in data.
• Uses judgment within established practices to choose methods for solutions.
• Participates in cross-functional teams on technical investigations.
• Contributes to teamwork, planning, and creative problem solving.
• Trains others in areas of expertise.
• Troubleshoots issues and implements corrective actions.
• Prepares and presents procedures and results in team settings.
• Monitors quality and promotes Quality First Time.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

specialized laboratory techniques

word processing

spreadsheets

graphical and presentation software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

specialized laboratory techniquesword processingspreadsheetsgraphical and presentation software

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in science.