Research Associate II

Roche • Tucson, AZ

7d • $58,100 - $107,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate II conducts research, development, laboratory experimentation, and other scientific activities to support RTD - PHCS projects. The role uses technical expertise and discretion to design, execute, and interpret experiments that contribute to project strategies. It prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses, and presents and discusses experimental results with department and project teams. The position maintains professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and may participate in conferences and professional societies. It follows applicable company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control, and other requirements, while maintaining complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files.

The position normally receives general directions on routine work and detailed directions for new assignments. It works on problems of diverse scope, evaluating relevant factors and selecting methods within established practices and policies. The role may participate in cross-functional technical teams, including failure investigation teams, and contributes to project planning and solutions in a team environment. It also trains others in areas of expertise and monitors work quality in support of Quality First Time.

The position is based in Tucson, Arizona. Relocation benefits are not available. The expected annual salary range is $58,100 to $107,900. Actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. The position qualifies for benefits detailed at a link in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant job experience.
• Knowledge of basic and a range of specialized laboratory techniques.
• Ability to search scientific literature for information on specific topics.
• Skill using word processing, spreadsheet, graphical, and presentation software applications.

Responsibilities

• Design experimental protocols with minimal supervision.
• Execute bench experiments, make detailed and general observations, and analyze data.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records, documentation, and electronic files.
• Suggest improvements to work processes and the laboratory environment.
• Assist in identifying and reducing to practice patentable inventions.
• Participate as needed in cross-functional technical teams, such as failure investigation teams.
• Contribute to project planning and provide creative solutions as a productive project team member.
• Train others in areas of expertise.
• Troubleshoot problems and institute corrective action.
• Prepare and present experimental procedures and results to group and project teams.
• Monitor work to ensure quality and continuously promote Quality First Time.
• Maintain familiarity with scientific literature and may participate in conferences and professional societies.
• Follow applicable company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control, and other requirements.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.
• The position qualifies for benefits detailed at a link provided in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level