Research Associate II - Assay Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental & vision

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PrideGlobal, partnering with Russell Tobin, seeks a Research Associate II – Assay Development in Tucson, AZ to advance assay development and conduct lab experiments.

You will design, execute and troubleshoot experiments, analyze data, and document results in GMP/GLP contexts; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

This onsite role offers competitive pay of $25-$27/hr and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences.
• 2–4 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Proficiency in wet-lab techniques such as pipetting, weighing, and use of stir plates.
• Strong data analysis, scientific literature research, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and presentation software.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
• Preferred: Experience with SAFe/Agile planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, assay development, and laboratory experiments to support projects.
• Design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments with minimal supervision.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports, protocols, summaries, and presentations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation in compliance with GMP, GLP, and Design Control requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and improve processes.
• Train colleagues and support quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply appropriate laboratory methods and techniques to complex problems.

Skills

Wet-lab techniques

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Research Associate II - Assay Development #26-27408

$25-$27 per hour Tucson, AZ Onsite

Job Description

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading biotechnology company, is looking to hire a Research Associate II – Assay Development in Tucson, AZ.

Pay Rate Range: $25-$27/hr. on W2

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, assay development, and laboratory experiments to support projects.
• Design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments with minimal supervision.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports, protocols, summaries, and presentations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation in compliance with GMP, GLP, and Design Control requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and improve processes.
• Train colleagues and support quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply appropriate laboratory methods and techniques to complex problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences.
• 2–4 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Proficiency in wet-lab techniques such as pipetting, weighing, and use of stir plates.
• Strong data analysis, scientific literature research, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and presentation software.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
• Preferred: Experience with SAFe/Agile planning and reporting.

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and its 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and its 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 its 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.