Senior Research Associate - Onsite

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Senior Research Associate for an Onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Tucson, AZ. This is a 24-month contract opportunity.
As a member of the Assay Transfer team, you will facilitate the seamless transition of new and existing reagent products from Development to Manufacturing. This role involves initiating, directing, and executing process characterization, scientific research, and manufacturing process strategies to support product manufacturability and improve process capability.
Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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 experience with wet lab and biological techniques, specifically IHC (Immunohistochemistry) and ISH (In Situ Hybridization)
• Direct experience in a regulated environment, product development, and/or manufacturing operations
• Proficiency in standard laboratory techniques, scientific literature retrieval, and software tools (word processing, spreadsheets, graphical/presentation applications)
• Ability to apply Design for Six Sigma and Design for Quality and Manufacturability (DQM) principles to optimize processes and solve potential inventions or production issues

Pay range: up to $38.00 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.