Research Associate

Russell Tobin; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading life sciences organization to identify a Research Associate II for an opportunity in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on hands-on laboratory experimentation to support assay development and project activities.

Responsibilities include tissue sample preparation, automated staining, data analysis, and collaboration with pathologists. A bachelor’s in life sciences and 2–4 years of lab experience are required; the contract is 2 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences required.
• 2–4 years of post-college lab experience preferred.
• Hands-on wet-lab experience with pipetting and basic techniques.
• Experience handling biological samples and chemicals with safety procedures.
• Experience with automation/instrumentation in the lab.
• Ability to follow established protocols and work with tissue samples.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Docs/Sheets/Slides.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on laboratory experiments to support assay development and research.
• Receive and prepare tissue samples on slides and perform staining with automation.
• Execute study designs and protocols with accuracy.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental results.
• Coordinate with pathologists to interpret study results.
• Support new studies on a new platform and learn quickly.
• Prepare technical reports, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Maintain complete lab documentation per quality standards.
• Troubleshoot issues and support corrective actions and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to project planning.

Skills

Wet-lab skills

Pipetting

Laboratory safety

Tissue handling

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Laboratory automation

Job description

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading life sciences organization to identify a Research Associate II for an opportunity in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on laboratory experimentation to support assay development, research, and project activities.
• Receive and prepare tissue samples on glass slides and perform sample preparation and staining using automated instrumentation.
• Execute established study designs and experimental protocols with appropriate attention to detail.
• Obtain, compile, analyze, and document experimental results.
• Coordinate with pathologists to evaluate and interpret study results.
• Support new studies and development activities on a new platform, demonstrating adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable quality standards.
• Troubleshoot laboratory issues and support corrective actions and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute technical input to project planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences.
• 2–4 years of relevant post-college laboratory experience.
• Strong hands-on wet-lab experience, including pipetting and basic laboratory techniques.
• Experience handling biological samples and chemicals while following laboratory safety procedures.
• Experience with laboratory automation and instrumentation.
• Ability to execute established protocols and work effectively with tissue samples.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to search and interpret scientific literature.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• GLP/GMP experience is not required; candidates with academic laboratory experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks, particularly Signals.
• Experience with Smartsheet.
• Familiarity with SAFe/Agile methodologies, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• ADO experience is a plus.

• Location model: 100% onsite – Tucson, AZ
• Schedule: Standard business hours
• Position Type: 2-year contract
• Experience requirement: 2–4 years of post-college experience; candidates with 5+ years may be overqualified
• Fresh Master’s and PhD candidates are considered overqualified for this RA II position

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates 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, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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