Research Associate II & III - Assay Development

Dawar Consulting, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Sickleave

401K

Job summary

Dawar Consulting, Inc. seeks a Research Associate II & III - Assay Development in Tucson, AZ to conduct research, development and manufacturing laboratory experiments supporting Ventana projects.

Responsibilities include designing and interpreting experiments, preparing technical reports, and maintaining complete documentation under GMP/GLP guidelines. Strong communication and collaborative skills are required along with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences required.
• 2–6 years of post-college lab experience preferred.
• Proficient in lab techniques, data recording, and report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret experiments for Ventana projects.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and analyses with accurate records.
• Troubleshoot problems and apply corrective actions.
• Collaborate in a team to support project planning and process improvements.
• Train colleagues and ensure adherence to Quality First Time principles.
• Identify and discuss potential patentable inventions during work.

Skills

Wet lab techniques

Literature search

MS Office

Communication

SAFe/Agile planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Research Associate II & III - Assay Development

Tucson, United States | Posted on 09/05/2026

Our client, a worldleader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a“ResearchAssociate II & III - Assay Development” based in Tucson, AZ.

Job Duration:LongTerm Contract(Possibility Of Extension)

Company Benefits:

Medical, Paid Sickleave, 401K

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Conductresearch, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation tosupport Ventana projects.
• Design,execute, and interpret experiments, applying technical expertise towardproject strategies.
• Preparetechnical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses andpresent results to the team, while maintaining complete, accuratelaboratory documentation in compliance with company policies (e.g., GMP,GLP, Design Control).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designand execute experimental protocols with minimal supervision, includingmaking observations and analyzing data.
• Prepareand present technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses;maintain complete and accurate records.
• Troubleshootproblems and institute corrective actions.
• Workcollaboratively in a team environment by providing creative solutions andinput to project planning.
• Contributeto process improvement suggestions and assist in identifying patentableinventions.
• Traincolleagues and monitor work to ensure quality and continuous adherence tothe Quality First Time principle.
• Exercisejudgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques for complexproblems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:Bachelor'sDegree in Life Sciences
• Experience:2–6years of relevant post-college job experience.
• TechnicalSkills: 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.
• SoftSkills: Good communication and presentation skills, meticulous attentionto detail, coachable, collaborative, and a proven ability and desire tolearn.
• ExperiencewithSAFe/Agile planning processesand reporting frameworks(preferred)