Research Associate III – Assay Development

Planet Pharma; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in the United States, Arizona, Tucson is seeking a Life Sciences professional to conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation to support projects. You will design, execute, and interpret experiments and present results to the team with compliant documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and 4–6 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in wet lab techniques and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences required.
• 4–6 years of relevant post-college experience.
• Proficiency in wet laboratory techniques and data recording.
• Strong written and verbal communication; meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental protocols with minimal supervision, observe data.
• Prepare and present technical reports, summaries, and analyses; maintain records.
• Troubleshoot problems and institute corrective actions.
• Collaborate in a team and contribute to project planning.
• Suggest process improvements and support identification of patentable inventions.
• Train colleagues and ensure Quality First Time adherence.
• Select appropriate methods for complex problems.

Skills

Wet lab techniques

Literature search

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Target Pay Rate: 30-34/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation to supportprojects.
• 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