Research Associate II - Assay Development

Advanced Clinical; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

401k benefits

Job summary

Advanced Group seeks a Research Associate II to support research, development, and laboratory operations. You will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical reports to drive project progress in a collaborative team environment.

The role emphasizes maintaining documentation, applying scientific judgment, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the lab. A Bachelor’s in Life Sciences with 2–4 years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 2–4 years of laboratory or research experience.
• Hands-on experience with common wet-lab techniques and equipment.
• Strong data analysis, technical documentation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to review scientific literature and apply findings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments with limited supervision, including data collection and interpretation.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records in accordance with quality standards.
• Troubleshoot experimental issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project planning and execution.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing activities in the lab.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Wet-lab techniques

Job description

We are seeking a Research Associate II to support research, development, and laboratory operations through experimental design, execution, data analysis, and technical reporting. This role will contribute to scientific projects by generating high-quality data, maintaining laboratory documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments with limited supervision, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot experimental issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project planning, execution, and problem-solving.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing activities within the laboratory.
• Apply sound scientific judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques to achieve project objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• 2-4 years of relevant laboratory or research experience.
• Hands-on experience with common wet-lab techniques and laboratory equipment.
• Strong data analysis, technical documentation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to review scientific literature and apply findings to research activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in regulated laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with quality systems, laboratory documentation practices, and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Agile or similar project planning and reporting methodologies.

Key Competencies

• Experimental design and laboratory execution.
• Scientific analysis and technical problem-solving.
• Data integrity and documentation excellence.
• Collaboration and effective communication.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.

Full-time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.

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