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Early Research & Development Scientist

Lensa
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
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Job Description

 Early Research & Development Scientist

Key Responsibilities

  • Initiate direct and execute scientific research product early development and manufacturing process strategies to support new and existing products.
  • Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and problems in the pathology lab assay space.
  • Plan and execute laboratory research utilizing thorough technical and theoretical understanding of numerous techniques.
  • Developing new formulations for staining data analysis creative applications of AI tools as part of the Research Staining Technology Team.
  • Analyze data evaluate results form conclusions and implement process or document improvements.
  • Prepare technical reports summaries protocols and quantitative analyses.
  • Present and discuss experiment results within the department and project team.
  • Participate in the development of patent applications and efforts to define new components products or processes.
  • Serve as an in-house and outside consultant potentially advising top management or acting as a corporate scientific affairs spokesperson.
  • Ensure complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files and adhere to company policies for GMP GLP and Design Control.

Required Lab Work Skills

  • Participate in cell culture experiments and maintain live cell cultures.
  • Apply advanced scientific knowledge to projects and utilize Design of Experiments DOE where appropriate.

Preferred Experience/Skills

  • Previous experience in tissue diagnostics including immunohistochemistry in a pathology lab environment.
  • Knowledge of or experience in primary stains and special stains.
  • Experience with Electronic Lab Notebook ELN.
  • Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies.
  • Image analysis programming experience/scanning of images.
  • Experience with Digital Pathology.
  • Tissue culture specifically spheroid and organoid models.

Skills

cell culture, development, gmp

Top Skills Details

cell culture,development,gmp

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

  • Initiate direct and execute scientific research product early development and manufacturing process strategies to support new and existing products.
  • Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and problems in the pathology lab assay space.
  • Plan and execute laboratory research utilizing thorough technical and theoretical understanding of numerous techniques.
  • Developing new formulations for staining data analysis creative applications of AI tools as part of the Research Staining Technology Team.
  • Analyze data evaluate results form conclusions and implement process or document improvements.
  • Prepare technical reports summaries protocols and quantitative analyses.
  • Present and discuss experiment results within the department and project team.
  • Participate in the development of patent applications and efforts to define new components products or processes.
  • Serve as an in-house and outside consultant potentially advising top management or acting as a corporate scientific affairs spokesperson.
  • Ensure complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files and adhere to company policies for GMP GLP and Design Control.

Preferred Experience/Skills

  • Previous experience in tissue diagnostics including immunohistochemistry in a pathology lab environment.
  • Knowledge of or experience in primary stains and special stains.
  • Experience with Electronic Lab Notebook ELN.
  • Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies.
  • Image analysis programming experience/scanning of images.
  • Experience with Digital Pathology.
  • Tissue culture specifically spheroid and organoid models.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $47.00/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 Apr 3, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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