Senior Research Associate

As a Research Associate, you will be responsible for conducting research development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support various projects. You will utilize your technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Additionally, you will prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses, and present and discuss results within the department and project team.

• Conduct research development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments contributing to project strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Present and discuss experimental results within the department and project team.
• Maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
• Participate in conferences and professional societies as needed.
• Follow company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control, and others as appropriate.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files.
• Act as a principal investigator in conducting your own experiments.

• Expertise in biologics and laboratory environments.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years of experience.
• Proficiency with wet lab and biological techniques.

• Experience in wet lab and biological techniques is ideal.
• Ability to maintain professional expertise through engagement with scientific literature.

This position is based on-site and requires working in a regulated laboratory environment. The role involves utilizing cutting-edge laboratory equipment and maintaining high standards of laboratory documentation and electronic files. Dress code is professional and aligns with safety standards.

This is a Contract position based out of Oro Valley, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Oro Valley,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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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