Research Associate III - Assay Development

Kelly Services; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Research Associate III - Assay Development for a 24-month assignment in Oro Valley, AZ 85755. The role involves conducting research, designing experiments, and maintaining GMP/GLP-compliant documentation to support Ventana projects.

You will present results, collaborate with a team, and seek improvements while training colleagues and contributing to project planning. A Bachelor's in Life Sciences and 4–6 years of post-college experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences.
• 4-6 years of relevant post-college job experience.
• Proficiency in wet laboratory techniques and data handling.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental protocols with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and present technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses; maintain complete and accurate records.
• Troubleshoot problems and institute corrective actions.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment by providing creative solutions and input to project planning.
• Contribute to process improvement suggestions and assist in identifying patentable inventions.
• Train colleagues and monitor work to ensure quality and continuous adherence to the Quality First Time principle.
• Exercise judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques for complex problems.

Skills

Pipetting

Literature search

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Balance

Stir plate

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Presentation software

Job description

$34 - $34

JOB TITLE: Research Associate III - Assay Development

LOCATION: Oro Valley, AZ 85755

DURATION: 24 Months with Possible ext. or FTE

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation to support Ventana projects.

• Design, execute, and interpret experiments and apply technical expertise toward project strategies.

• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses and present results to the team, while maintaining complete, accurate laboratory documentation in compliance with company policies (e.g., GMP, GLP, Design Control).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and execute experimental protocols with minimal supervision, including making observations and analyzing data.

• Prepare and present technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses; maintain complete and accurate records.

• Troubleshoot problems and institute corrective actions.

• Work collaboratively in a team environment by providing creative solutions and input to project planning.

• Contribute to process improvement suggestions and assist in identifying patentable inventions.

• Train colleagues and monitor work to ensure quality and continuous adherence to the Quality First Time principle.

• Exercise judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques for complex problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

• Experience: 4-6 years of relevant post-college job experience.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in a range of specialized wet laboratory techniques (e.g., pipetting, using a balance and stir plate, etc.); capable of searching scientific literature; skilled with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

• Soft Skills: Good communication and presentation skills, meticulous attention to detail, coachable, collaborative, and a proven ability and desire to learn.

PREFERRED

• Experience with SAFe/Agile planning processes and reporting frameworks

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.