Research Associate II

Position Title: Research Associate II

Work Location: Tucson, AZ, 85755

Assignment Duration: 24 Months

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

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.

Background & Context:

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.

Key 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.

Qualification & Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree

* 2 years relevant job experience.