Job Description

Title: Research Associate II

Location: Marana, AZ, USA, 85653

Duration: 12 Months - Potential extension

Onsite

Position Summary :

Responsible for conducting laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support our organization’s projects. Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.

Background & Context :

• To support Special Stains, or the other to support assay activities for an upcoming staining platform.

Key Responsibilities :

• Designs experimental protocols with minimal supervision.
• Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Normally receives general directions on routine work and detailed directions on new assignments.
• Makes suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory environment.
• Works on problems of diverse scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• May participate in cross functional technical teams such as a failure investigation 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.
• Trains others in areas of expertise.
• 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 : (Ideal Candidate Fit):

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Life Sciences.
• 2+ years in a regulated industry (IVD, pharma, biotech).
• Background in histology, IHC, ISH, or tissue staining .
• Experience with analytical techniques, chemical formulation, and assay validation .
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and time management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional, Agile/SAFe setting.

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