Research Associate III

Merck & Co.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Research Associate III for a 12-month contract. The role involves designing experimental protocols, performing bench experiments, and preparing technical reports and analyses.

qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Science and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in lab techniques and data presentation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant job experience.
• Experience with laboratory techniques and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Designs experimental protocols with minimal supervision.
• Executes bench experiments; analyzes data and observes results.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.

Skills

Lab techniques

Literature search

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate III

Location: Tucson, AZ 85755

Duration: 12 months contract (with possible extension)

Responsibilities

• Designs experimental protocols with minimal supervision
• Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Experience

2 years of relevant job experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knows basic and a range of specialized laboratory techniques
• Capable with searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics
• Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications

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