Senior Assay Development Scientist

Software Guidance & Assistance; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is seeking a Research Associate III – Assay Development on a contract basis in Tucson, AZ.

The role involves hands-on laboratory work, experimental design, data analysis, and meticulous documentation in GMP/GLP-compliant environments. The candidate should hold a Life Sciences bachelor’s with 4–6 years of post-degree experience or a master’s with 1–2 years; strong report writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences plus 4–6 years of relevant post-college experience OR Master’s degree with 1–2 years post-college experience.
• Strong technical report writing skills and ability to analyze complex data to produce clear, evidence-based reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, development, and manufacturing lab experiments to support projects.
• Design, execute and interpret experiments; apply technical expertise to project strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, protocols, and quantitative analyses with complete lab documentation per GMP/GLP guidelines.

Skills

Report writing

Data interpretation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Minitab

Signals eLN

GLP standards

Design Control

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is seeking a Research Associate III – Assay Development on a contract basis in Tucson, AZ.

The role involves hands-on laboratory work, experimental design, data analysis, and meticulous documentation in GMP/GLP-compliant environments. The candidate should hold a Life Sciences bachelor’s with 4–6 years of post-degree experience or a master’s with 1–2 years; strong report writing and communication skills are essential.