Senior Research Associate

Senior Research Associate (PHCS)

Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $35.00 - $38.00/hr

1 year contract with potential for extension and/or permanent placement

Weekly pay and healthcare benefits!

About the Opportunity

Join an innovative healthcare research team focused on developing advanced diagnostic solutions that support precision medicine and improve patient outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Research Associate with a strong hands-on laboratory background who can independently design and execute experiments, analyze complex data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental plans to support research and development objectives.
• Perform hands-on laboratory experiments, document observations, and analyze experimental data.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot laboratory methods, techniques, and workflows.
• Prepare technical reports, protocols, summaries, and quantitative analyses.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant laboratory records and documentation.
• Identify and implement improvements to laboratory processes, methods, and workflows.
• Participate in complex technical investigations, troubleshooting activities, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and contribute to project planning and execution.
• Prepare and present experimental procedures, results, and recommendations to project and technical teams.
• Train and mentor junior research and laboratory personnel in areas of technical expertise.
• Monitor work to ensure quality and promote consistent, high-quality laboratory practices.
• Contribute scientific expertise to technical discussions and initiatives related to diagnostic and healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Master's degree may be considered with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• 6–8 years of relevant post-college laboratory research experience.
• Hands-on experience with experimental design, laboratory experimentation, data analysis, and scientific troubleshooting.
• Experience developing, optimizing, or evaluating laboratory methods and techniques.
• Ability to independently execute complex experiments and exercise sound scientific judgment.
• Experience preparing technical reports, protocols, scientific summaries, and quantitative analyses.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Experience supporting assay development, molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, or in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) is highly relevant.
• Experience with laboratory process improvement, method optimization, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional technical or project teams.
• Experience presenting experimental procedures, results, and technical recommendations to project teams or stakeholders.
• Prior experience training, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to junior laboratory personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Commitment to quality, accurate documentation, and reliable execution of laboratory activities.