Research Associate III

Planet Pharma; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Tucson is seeking a skilled individual to conduct research and development, maintain laboratory documentation, and execute various scientific experiments. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science and a minimum of 4 years of relevant job experience. The successful candidate will design experimental protocols, analyze data, prepare technical reports, and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams to support project initiatives. A commitment to quality and process improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Required education: Bachelor's Degree in Science.
• 4 years of relevant job experience is necessary.
• Good knowledge of various experimental techniques.

Responsibilities

• Designs a wide range of experimental protocols.
• Executes experiments and analyzes data.
• Prepares technical reports and summaries.
• Identifies and implements process improvements.
• Trains others in areas of expertise.
• Troubleshoots problems and institutes corrective actions.

Skills

Experimental techniques knowledge

Search scientific literature

Proficient with word processing

Skilled with spreadsheets

Proficient in graphical software

Presentation software skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

Responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support projects. Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses. Presents and discusses results of experiments within department and project team. Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and

may participate in conferences and professional societies. Follows company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control and others as appropriate. Maintains complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files. May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments.

Responsibilities

• Designs a wide range of experimental protocols.
• Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Normally receives general directions on routine and new assignments.
• Identifies and implements improvements to work processes and laboratory environment.
• Recognized expert for area of expertise.
• Recognizes and documents activities for publication and/or patent potential.
• Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Participates in cross functional technical teams such as a failure investigation or core team.
• Works well in a team environment by being a productive project team member, suggesting creative solutions to problems and providing input to project planning.
• Establishes interfaces across other organizational groups.
• Trains others in areas of expertise.
• Troubleshoots problems and institutes corrective action.
• Prepares and presents experimental procedures and results in group and project teams.
• Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science. (Required)

Experience

4 years of relevant job experience. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knows wide range of experimental techniques and skilled in their applications. (Required)

• Capable with searching scientific literature to gain general and specific information. (Required)
• Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications. (Required)