Research Associate III

Dawar Consulting•Tucson, AZ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and gene therapy, is looking for a “Research Associate III” based in Tucson, AZ. This is a long-term contract position with the possibility of extension. The pay rate is $34/hr on W2. The role is responsible for conducting research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support Ventana projects. The associate will exercise technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses, and presenting and discussing results within the department and project team. The role requires maintaining a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and potentially participating in conferences and professional societies. Adherence to company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control, and others as appropriate is expected. Maintaining complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files is crucial. The associate may act as a principal investigator in conducting their own experiments.

Requirements

Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments.
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.
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.
Normally receives general directions on routine and new assignments.
Works well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

May participate in conferences and professional societies.

Responsibilities

Designs a wide range of experimental protocols.
Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.
Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
Maintains complete and accurate records.
Identifies and implements improvements to work processes and laboratory environment.
Recognizes and documents activities for publication and/or patent potential.
Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
Participates in 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.
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.