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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I – PHCS

Planet Pharma
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026
Research Associate I – PHCS

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Category: Scientific

Salary: Apply for details

Country: United States

Employment: Contract

Worksite: On-Site

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Job Description

Target Pay Rate: 23/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience

Job Summary

Responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support projects. Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses. Presents and discusses results of experiments within department and project team. Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and may participate in conferences and professional societies. Follows company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control and others as appropriate. Maintains complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files. May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments.

Responsibilities

  • Executes laboratory experiments; makes detailed observations and analyzes data.
  • Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
  • Maintains complete and accurate records.
  • Normally receives detailed directions on all work.
  • Makes suggestions to improve work processes.
  • Assists in reducing to practice patentable inventions.
  • Works on projects of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • May participate in cross functional technical team activities.
  • Presents and discusses data within group.
  • Monitors work to ensure quality and continuously promote Quality First Time.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Education

Bachelor’s in science required with 1 year of experience

Skills

  • Knows basic and some specialized laboratory techniques.
  • Familiar with searching scientific literature.
  • Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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