Research Associate I - CDx Pharma Services - Assay Development

BEPC is actively looking for Research Associate I - CDx Pharma Services - Assay Development, in Tucson, AZ area!

W2 Contract – 6 months with possible extensions!

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Pay Rate: $24.00 - $27.00/hour - Determined based on experience (Paid Weekly)

Work Model: This is a fully onsite position.

1–2 years of relevant laboratory or industry experience

Interview Process: Initial 15-minute video screening followed by an onsite panel interview

Note: This is a W2 only role — C2C, C2H will not be considered

Summary of the Role:

BEPC is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate I – CDx Pharma Services – Assay Development to join our client’s site in Tucson, AZ. This role will support an independent team within the PHCS group focused on developing early-phase assays prior to transferring them to CAP/CLIA-certified laboratories for clinical trials.

This position supports laboratory experimentation, scientific activities, manufacturing procedures, and computational data processing.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support projects.
• Exercise technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute 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, with opportunities to participate in conferences and professional societies.
• Follow company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control, and other regulatory standards as appropriate.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files.
• Act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments as required.
• Assist team members with basic computational biology tasks, including executing scripts and reading code to distribute workload demands.

Main Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field..
• Experience: 1–2 years of relevant laboratory or industry experience.
• Customer Service Experience: Demonstrated customer-facing experience, such as retail, restaurant, or service industry, to effectively manage client interactions and challenging situations.
• Candidates possessing a Master’s degree, PhD, or more than 2 years of relevant experience are considered overqualified for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic computational biology skills, including familiarity with reading code and running scripts.

About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.

Apply Now!

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting an up-to-date resume that highlights how your experience aligns with the role. Please include specific examples that demonstrate your qualifications. We look forward to connecting with you!