Senior Research Associate

System One; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Oro Valley seeks a Senior Research Associate to conduct laboratory experiments and support scientific projects. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a strong background in science with relevant experience and the ability to work independently and in teams. Health benefits and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience with Bachelor's or <1 year with Master's.
• Independently determines methods for new assignments.

Responsibilities

• Designs experimental plans to support project objectives.
• Prepares and presents experimental procedures and results.
• Trains others and may supervise lower-level personnel.

Skills

Experimental Techniques

Scientific Literature Research

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Master's degree in science

Tools

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Graphical Software

Presentation Software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Research Associate
Location: Oro Valley, AZ
Type:Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Overview
Responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support company 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.

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.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Normally acts independently for developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Identifies and implements improvements to work processes and laboratory environment.
• Recognized expert across a wide range of techniques and their application.
• Recognizes and documents activities for publication and/or patent potential.
• May participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals.
• 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.

• Establishes interfaces across other organizational groups.
• Trains others in areas of expertise.
• May supervise lower-level personnel and laboratory operations.
• 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.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in science
• Master’s degree in science, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 6 years or more relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree Or Less than 1 year or more years relevant experience with a Masters degree
• Knows a wide range of experimental techniques and is skilled in their applications.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Capable of searching scientific literature to gain general and specific information.
• Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation

Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

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