Research Associate III

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Research Associate III for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical services clients in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities :
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. 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.

• 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.
• Identifies and implements improvements to 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.
• Establishes interfaces across other organizational groups.
• 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.

Required Skills:

• Lab experience mandatory (chemistry or biological lab)
  manufacturing background is ideal
  CAPA, root cause analysis ideal but can be trained
  medical diagnostics or product support is ideal
  biology or chemistry background ideal (education)
• Bachelor's Degree
• 4 years relevant job experience.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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