Research Associate II - Assay Development

The Research Associate II will design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret results, troubleshoot technical challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals and deliver high-quality results. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, manufacturing, quality, and other cross-functional partners to support project planning and execution.

Research Associate II - Assay Development
Location:1910 East Innovation Park Drive, Tucson, AZ 85755
Pay Rate: $27.00/hr
Benefits: Weekly pay, medical, dental and vision benefits!

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Associate II – Assay Development to support research, development, and manufacturing laboratory activities for innovative diagnostic technologies. This is a hands-on laboratory position ideal for a scientist with experience in wet-lab experimentation, assay development, data analysis, and technical documentation.

The Research Associate II will design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret results, troubleshoot technical challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals and deliver high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experiments to support diagnostic product and assay development projects.
• Design, execute, and optimize experimental protocols with minimal supervision while accurately documenting observations and results.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and apply scientific judgment to support project strategies and decision-making.
• Prepare technical reports, protocols, study summaries, quantitative analyses, and presentations for project teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant laboratory records in accordance with company policies and applicable GMP, GLP, and Design Control requirements.
• Troubleshoot experimental and technical issues, identify root causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, manufacturing, quality, and other cross-functional partners to support project planning and execution.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute ideas that improve laboratory efficiency, quality, and reproducibility.
• Support the development and implementation of laboratory methods, procedures, and best practices.
• Train and support colleagues on laboratory procedures, techniques, and quality requirements while promoting a Quality First Time mindset.
• Exercise sound scientific judgment when selecting appropriate methods and techniques to address complex laboratory problems.
• Conduct scientific literature searches and incorporate relevant technical information into experimental planning and problem-solving activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• 2–4 years of relevant post-college laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of wet-laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency with common laboratory equipment and techniques such as pipetting, reagent preparation, balances, stir plates, and sample handling.
• Ability to design and execute experiments with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience analyzing experimental data and communicating scientific findings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or comparable software.
• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with GMP, GLP, Design Control, or other quality systems.
• Experience with assay development, assay optimization, or diagnostic testing.
• Experience with SAFe, Agile planning, or project reporting frameworks.
• Experience preparing technical documentation and presenting experimental results.
  
   

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