Research Associate II - Assay Development

Kelly Services; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners in Orro Valley, AZ is seeking a Research Associate II - Assay Development to conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experiments supporting Ventana projects.

The role requires designing, executing, and interpreting experiments, and maintaining rigorous lab documentation in line with GMP/GLP and Design Control practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of relevant post-college experience.
• Proficiency in wet laboratory techniques and data interpretation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental protocols with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and present technical reports and quantitative analyses.
• Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with team to plan projects and propose improvements.
• Train colleagues and ensure Quality First Time adherence.
• Identify potential patentable inventions and support process improvements.

Skills

Wet lab techniques

Data analysis

Literature search

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

SAFe/Agile reporting tools

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate II - Assay Development

Job Location: Orro Valley, AZ

Job Duration: 24 months with possible ext

THE OPPORTUNITY

Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation to support Ventana 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).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

• Experience with SAFe/Agile planning processes and reporting frameworks

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.