Research Associate I

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Our Tucson, Arizona client has a contract opportunity for a Research Associate who is responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support client projects. 

Shift: 1st Shift**

Job Description:

• 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. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Science

Experience:

• Less than 1 year Entry level.

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.

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