What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate I - PHCS position at Actalent?
Actalent is hiring for a Research Associate in the Oro Valley area!
Job Description
As a Research Associate I, you will be responsible for conducting research, development, and laboratory experimentation to support ongoing projects. You will utilize your technical expertise to design, execute, and interpret experiments, contributing significantly to project strategies. You will prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses, and present findings within the department and project team. Maintaining high professional expertise through scientific literature and possibly participating in conferences and professional societies is encouraged. You will adhere to company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, and Design Control, ensuring complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files.
Responsibilities
- Execute laboratory experiments, making detailed observations and analyzing data.
- Prepare technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses.
- Maintain complete and accurate records.
- Receive detailed directions on work tasks and make suggestions for process improvements.
- Assist in developing patentable inventions.
- Work on projects of moderate scope, requiring analysis of identifiable factors.
- Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.
- Participate in cross-functional technical team activities.
- Present and discuss data within the group.
- Monitor work to ensure quality, promoting Quality First Time.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Essential Skills
- Basic and some specialized laboratory techniques.
- Familiarity with scientific literature searches.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software applications.
- Entry-level experience preferred, less than 1 year.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Scientific Field
Work Environment
The position is located onsite in Oro Valley, AZ, just north of Tucson, surrounded by the Santa Catalina Mountains and Sonoran Desert. The area offers scenic views, hiking trails, and a sunny climate. Employees appreciate the quieter, community-oriented feel with Tucson's amenities nearby. The Oro Valley site focuses on assay development, reagent production, and molecular diagnostics. The culture emphasizes inclusion and respect, allowing employees to be themselves and fostering open dialogue and genuine connections. The work environment is collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional growth. The site also supports work-life balance, encouraging a balance between lab work and personal life.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Oro Valley, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Oro Valley,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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