Job Title : Research Associate I Location : Oro Valley, AZ Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent Overview Responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support Ventana 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
Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Science
Experience
Entry Level – Less than 1 year required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knows basic and some specialized laboratory techniques.
Familiar with searching scientific literature.
Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
