Research Associate II

System One; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Spending accounts

Job summary

System One seeks a Research Associate II - Assay Development in Oro Valley, AZ for a 2-year onsite contract. You will conduct R&D and manufacturing experiments for IHC and molecular kit development, design and interpret experiments, and present findings with GMP/GLP-compliant documentation.

You will prepare technical reports, collaborate with a team, train colleagues, and contribute to process improvements with potential for extension or permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences.
• 2–4 years of relevant post-college experience.
• Proficiency in a range of specialized wet laboratory techniques.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in reagent and instrument development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D and manufacturing lab experiments to support IHC and molecular kit development.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments and apply technical expertise toward project strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses and present results with compliant documentation (GMP/GLP).
• Design and execute experimental protocols with minimal supervision and analyze data.
• Prepare and present technical reports; maintain records.
• Troubleshoot problems and institute corrective actions.
• Collaborate with team and contribute to project planning with innovative input.
• Contribute to process improvements and potential patentable inventions.
• Train colleagues and ensure Quality First Time adherence.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods for complex problems.

Skills

Wet lab techniques

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate II - Assay Development

Location: Oro Valley, AZ

Work Model: Onsite

Hours: M-F normal business hours

Compensation: $27.00/hr

Type: 2-year contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation to support company projects, specifically IHC and molecular detection kit development.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Preferred (Nice to Have): Experience in reagent and instrument development

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #558-Scientific