Research Associate III - PHCS

Spectraforce Technologies; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Research Associate III - PHCS to conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experiments to support projects. You will design experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical reports while following GMP/GLP standards.

Responsibilities include bench work, maintaining records, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to process improvements with potential publications or patent potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science required.
• 4 years relevant job experience required.
• Knows wide range of experimental techniques and skilled in their applications.
• Capable with searching scientific literature to gain information.
• Skilled with word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.

Responsibilities

• Designs a wide range of experimental protocols.
• Executes bench experiments; analyzes data and observations.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Trains others in areas of expertise.
• Troubleshoots problems and institutes corrective action.
• Presents experimental procedures and results in group and project teams.
• Monitors work to promote Quality First Time.
• Participates in cross functional technical teams.
• Establishes interfaces across other organizational groups.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Laboratory techniques

Team collaboration

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Graphical software

Presentation software

Job description

Position Title: Research Associate III - PHCS

Work Location: Tucson, AZ

Assignment Duration: 12 months

Position Summary:

• 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.

Key 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.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science. (Required)
• 4 years relevant job experience. (Required)
• Are equivalencies acceptable? No
• 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)