Research Associate III/Senior Research Associate

R&D Partners; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,720 - 79,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Online timecard approval

Job summary

A global research staffing company is seeking a Senior Research Associate in Tucson, Arizona. This 24-month contract role involves conducting extensive laboratory research and experimentation to support scientific projects. The ideal candidate will possess at least 6 years of relevant industry experience, along with a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Responsibilities include designing experiments, data analysis, and preparing reports. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience post-college.
• 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 1 year with a Master's.
• Industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design experimental plans to support project objectives.
• Execute bench experiments and analyze data.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Identify and implement improvements in work processes.

Skills

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

In Situ Hybridization (ISH)

Data analysis

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support projects.

This is a 24-month contract in Tucson, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Designs experimental plan to support project objectives.
• Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
• Normally acts independently for developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Identifies and implements improvements to work processes and laboratory environment.
• Works on extremely complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.
• Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Participates or leads 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.
• Troubleshoots problems and institutes corrective action.
• Prepares and presents experimental procedures and results in group and project teams.

Qualifications

• Research Associate III position requires 4 years of relevant experience post-college with a Bachelor's degree.
• Senior Research Associate position requires 6 or more years of relevant experience post-college with a Bachelor's degree or 1 year of experience with a Master's degree.
• Ideal candidate will have industry experience, as well as experience with Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and In Situ Hybridization (ISH).
• $70,720-$79,040

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Online timecard approval

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.