Research Associate II – Investigation / Sustainability (On-Market Support)

Individual contributor responsible for project providing support for a wide variety PCQT (Product Care and Quality Team) projects. Performs reagent-based or assay-based investigations to address reagent quality, performance or compliance on-market product issues. Scope includes primary stains, advanced staining reagents, special stains, and bulk reagents used for automated H&E, IHC (immunohistochemistry) and ISH (in-situ hybridization) applications. Works collaboratively across functions including Global Operations or Manufacturing, Complaint Investigation and Resolution, Global Customer Support, Lifecycles, Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Designs a wide range of experimental protocols.

• Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.

• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.

• Maintains complete and accurate records.

• Normally receives general directions on routine and new assignments.

• Makes suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory environment.

• Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.

• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• Participates in cross functional technical teams such as a failure investigation or core team.

• Works well in a team environment by being a productive project team member, suggesting creative solutions to problems and providing input to project planning.

• Troubleshoots problems and institutes corrective action.

• Prepares and presents experimental procedures and results in group and project teams.

• Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.

Formal Training/Education:

- Req: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

- Req: 2 years relevant job experience.