Research Associate II - Pilot Plant

The Fountain Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Research Associate II - Pilot Plant for a client in Tucson, AZ. This onsite role supports reagent formulation, analytical testing, and data interpretation to back formulation and production activities.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent lab experience with 2–4 years hands-on experience, and familiarity with RUO reagent production and documentation. Onsite, 1-year assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent post-college laboratory experience.
• 2-4 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience with RUO reagent operations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on reagent formulation activities for laboratory and production applications.
• Conduct analytical testing to verify reagent quality, purity, and consistency.
• Interpret experimental and analytical data to support formulation and production activities.
• Support RUO reagent operations, including formulation, filling, and packaging.
• Document laboratory results and findings in accordance with procedures and compliance requirements.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols and applicable quality standards.

Skills

Reagent formulation

Laboratory analytical testing

Experimental data interpretation

RUO reagent production

Reagent filling and packaging

Laboratory documentation

Laboratory safety and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree / equivalent post-college lab experience

Job description

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Research Associate II - Pilot Plant for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Tucson, AZ. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Title

Research Associate II - Pilot Plant

Location

Tucson, AZ Onsite

Pay Rate

$27-$30/hour

Duration

1 year

Job Description

• Perform hands-on reagent formulation activities for laboratory and production applications.
• Conduct analytical testing to verify reagent quality, purity, and consistency.
• Interpret experimental and analytical data to support formulation and production activities.
• Support Research Use Only (RUO) reagent operations, including formulation, filling, and packaging.
• Document laboratory results, formulation activities, and experimental findings in accordance with applicable procedures and compliance requirements.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols and applicable quality standards.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent post-college laboratory experience.
• 2-4 years of hands-on laboratory experience.

Required Skills

• Reagent formulation
• Laboratory analytical testing
• Experimental data interpretation
• RUO reagent production
• Reagent filling and packaging
• Laboratory documentation
• Laboratory safety and compliance

Preferred Skills

• Clinical laboratory experience
• Fast-paced laboratory environment
• SAP for laboratory inventory or production management