Research Associate

Pride Global; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideGlobal is partnering with a leading life sciences organization to identify a Research Associate for an onsite opportunity near Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on assay development, data collection, and collaborative R&D efforts.

You will design and execute experimental protocols, document results, and present findings to project teams, with a strong emphasis on GMP/GLP-aligned documentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or closely related discipline.
• 2–4 years of post-college laboratory experience.
• Hands-on wet-lab technique experience.
• Proficiency with pipetting, balances, stir plates, solution preparation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental protocols with minimal supervision.
• Support assay development projects through laboratory experiments.
• Prepare technical reports, experimental summaries, and protocols.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Pipetting

Data analysis

Technical reports

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Pipettes

Balances

Stir plates

Solution preparation

Job description

Research Associate – Assay Development Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading life sciences organization to identify a Research Associate for an onsite opportunity near Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute experimental protocols with minimal supervision, including making observations, collecting data, and analyzing results.
• Conduct research and development laboratory experiments to support assay development projects.
• Prepare technical reports, experimental summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Present experimental results and findings to project teams.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory documentation in compliance with applicable quality requirements, including GMP, GLP, and Design Control.
• Troubleshoot laboratory and experimental issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with team members by providing technical input and creative solutions to project planning.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and laboratory efficiency.
• Assist in identifying and documenting potentially patentable inventions.
• Train colleagues on laboratory procedures and techniques as needed.
• Monitor work to ensure quality standards and continuous adherence to the Quality First Time principle.
• Exercise sound judgment when selecting appropriate methods and techniques for complex laboratory problems.
• Search and evaluate scientific literature to support experimental design and project activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a closely related scientific discipline.
• 2-4 years of relevant post-college laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with specialized wet laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency with pipetting, balances, stir plates, solution preparation, and related laboratory techniques.
• Experience designing, executing, documenting, and interpreting laboratory experiments.
• Strong data analysis and quantitative skills.
• Experience preparing technical reports, protocols, summaries, and presentations.
• Strong attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Coachable with a strong willingness and ability to learn new techniques and methodologies.

Additional Details:

• Location model: Onsite - Tucson, AZ
  • Open to candidates that want to relocate to the Tucson, AZ area onown expense
• Position Type: 12-month contract with potential to extend
• Pay range approved: $25/hr - $27/hr depending on experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's 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

PrideGlobal and it's 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 a 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.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions:

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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.