Research Associate III

SGS Consulting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks a life sciences research professional to conduct laboratory experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical reports. You will design, execute, and interpret experiments to support project strategies while maintaining rigorous documentation.

The role requires familiarity with GMP/GLP guidelines, design controls, and up-to-date scientific literature, with collaborative work across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field required or preferred.
• Master's degree acceptable with up to one year of relevant experience.
• 4–6 years of relevant post-college experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in laboratory settings to support project strategies.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Present and discuss experimental results with department and project teams.
• Maintain familiarity with scientific literature.
• Follow GMP, GLP, Design Control, and applicable procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files.

Skills

Laboratory experimentation

Experimental design & execution

Quantitative analysis

Technical reports & protocols

Laboratory documentation

GMP / GLP

Design control

Scientific literature

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Master's degree (with up to 1 year experience)

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation.Design, execute, and interpret experiments supporting project strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Present and discuss experimental results with department and project teams.
• Maintain familiarity with scientific literature.
• Follow GMP, GLP, Design Control, and applicable company procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files.
• May act as principal investigator for own experiments.

Skills:

• Laboratory ExperimentationExperimental Design & ExecutionQuantitative AnalysisTechnical Reports & ProtocolsLaboratory DocumentationGMP / GLPDesign ControlScientific Literature

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree; Life Sciences preferred.Master's degree acceptable with up to one year of relevant experience. 4–6 years of relevant post-college experience.