Sr Research Associate, Assay Transfer (Onsite)

System One, Inc.; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Research Associate - Assay Transfer in Oro Valley, AZ for a 2-year contract. The role focuses on transferring assays from development to manufacturing, leading process characterization, and delivering robust documentation and data analysis.

The ideal candidate has a science degree with extensive wet lab experience, including IHC and ISH, and works effectively in regulated settings with cross-functional teams. Onsite work with standard lab tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science with 6+ years of post-college relevant experience OR Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Hands-on wet lab experience with IHC and ISH.
• Direct experience in a regulated environment, product development, and/or manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with standard lab software and literature retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the seamless transition of new and existing reagent products from Development to Manufacturing.
• Initiate, direct, and execute process characterization, scientific research, and manufacturing process strategies to support product manufacturability and improve process capability.
• Lead the design, execution, and troubleshooting of complex laboratory protocols, bench experiments, process characterization, and scale-up activities with minimal supervision.
• Execute bench experiments, record meticulous observations, and conduct quantitative data analysis.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation and complete transfer activities for new products.
• Champion "Quality First Time" standards while identifying and implementing process capability improvements in the laboratory environment.
• Serve as a technical resource to troubleshoot complex technical problems, institute corrective actions, and resolve intangible variables.
• Optimize workflows and identify potential patent or publication opportunities.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports, summaries, and experimental procedures.
• Present findings and scientific data clearly to project teams, group meetings, and organizational stakeholders.
• Partner actively across organizational boundaries and lead or participate in cross-functional technical teams (e.g., core teams, failure investigations).
• Contribute to project planning, provide creative solutions, and mentor or train team members in areas of expertise.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Biological techniques

Data analysis

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

System One, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Research Associate - Assay Transfer in Oro Valley, AZ for a 2-year contract. The role focuses on transferring assays from development to manufacturing, leading process characterization, and delivering robust documentation and data analysis.

The ideal candidate has a science degree with extensive wet lab experience, including IHC and ISH, and works effectively in regulated settings with cross-functional teams. Onsite work with standard lab tools is expected.