Research Associate II - Pilot Plant

Spectraforce Technologies; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Research Associate II to join our Pilot Plant operations. You will perform hands-on reagent formulation and ensure quality and purity through rigorous analysis, while documenting findings to support the production lifecycle.

In RUO-focused duties, you will assist formulation, filling, and packaging of reagent products for commercial distribution. The role requires 2–4 years lab experience, strong analytical skills, clear communication, and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Clear communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on reagent formulation with emphasis on quality and purity.
• Interpret experimental data and maintain data integrity.
• Follow safety protocols and document findings.
• Support RUO operations including formulation, filling, and packaging for commercial products.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical skills

Clear communicator

Detail-oriented

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Title

Research Associate II - Pilot Plant

Work Location

Tucson, AZ, 85755

Assignment Duration

12 Months

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Position Summary

Join our team to drive precision in our laboratory operations. In this role, you will perform hands-on reagent formulation, ensuring the highest standards of quality and purity through rigorous analysis. You will be responsible for interpreting experimental data, maintaining strict compliance with safety protocols, and documenting your findings to support our production lifecycle.

Background & Context

Beyond core lab duties, you will play a key role in our Research Use Only (RUO) operations, supporting the formulation, filling, and packaging of reagent products destined for commercial distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on reagent formulation, ensuring the highest standards of quality and purity through rigorous analysis.


• Interpret experimental data.


• Maintain strict compliance with safety protocols.


• Document findings to support our production lifecycle.


• Support the formulation, filling, and packaging of reagent products destined for commercial distribution in Research Use Only (RUO) operations.

Qualification & Experience

• Experienced: You bring 2-4 years of hands-on laboratory experience.


• Analytical: You possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex data accurately.


• A Clear Communicator: You excel at relaying technical information effectively.


• Detail-Oriented: You have a solid grasp of industry best practices and compliance standards.


• Bonus Points: Prior experience working in a clinical or fast-paced laboratory setting.


• Bonus Points: Hands-on experience with reagent formulation processes.


• Bonus Points: Proficiency using SAP for inventory or production management.