Senior Research Associate - PHCS

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Associate to conduct research, development and manufacturing laboratory experiments in Tucson, onsite. You will design experiments, execute bench work, and generate data to support project objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Science with 6+ years of experience; a Master's is preferred. You will prepare reports, maintain documentation, and may supervise junior staff, contributing to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science required.
• Masters degree preferred; equivalencies not accepted.
• 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Proficient in literature search and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Designs experimental plan to support project objectives.
• Executes bench experiments; analyzes data and observations.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
• Maintains complete and accurate records and documentation.
• Trains others and may supervise lower level personnel.

Skills

Independent method development

Laboratory experimentation

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Master's Degree in Science

Job description

Position Title: Senior Research Associate - PHCS
Work Location: Tucson, AZ
Assignment Duration: 12 months
Work Arrangement: Onsite

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 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.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science (Required)
• Master's Degree in Science (Preferred)
• 6 years or more relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Or Less than 1 year or more years relevant experience with a Masters degree (Required)
• Are equivalencies acceptable? No
• Knows wide range of experimental techniques and skilled in their applications. (Required)
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. (Required)
• Capable with searching scientific literature to gain general and specific information. (Required)
• Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation. (Required)