What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at SGS Consulting?
Description:
Title: Research Associate II Cytology
Location: Tucson, AZ, 85755
Job Duration: 24 months Contract
This is an onsite position for a Research Associate II in Cytology, requiring 2–4 years of post-college experience.
The Opportunity:
• Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation to support Ventana projects. This involves designing, executing, and interpreting experiments and applying technical expertise toward project strategies. The role requires preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses, presenting results to the team, and maintaining complete, accurate laboratory documentation in compliance with company policies (e.g., GMP, GLP, Design Control).
Responsibilities:
• Design and execute experimental protocols with minimal supervision, including making observations and analyzing data.
• Prepare and present technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses; maintain complete and accurate records.
• Troubleshoot problems and institute corrective actions.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment by providing creative solutions and input to project planning.
• Contribute to process improvement suggestions and assist in identifying patentable inventions.
• Train colleagues and monitor work to ensure quality and continuous adherence to the Quality First Time principle.
• Exercise judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques for complex problems.
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Science.
• Experience: 2–4 years of relevant post-college job experience.
Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in a range of specialized laboratory techniques, capable of searching scientific literature, and skilled with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Soft Skills:
• Good communication, meticulous attention to detail, coachable, and a proven ability and desire to learn.
Preferred (Nice to Have):
• Experience handling cytology specimens and preparing cytology slides using the Hologic T2000 or the BD Totalys.
Salary : $25 - $27