Reagent Operations Scientist

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

Responsibilities :
Communication and organizational skills, and the ability to identify opportunities that would drive the business forward while complying with quality processes and objectives. Utilize a wide variety of scientific techniques to determine root cause, while remaining compliant with the Quality System and Global Regulatory Standards.

• Production
  • Responsible for issue identification, scoping and troubleshooting of production related issues with driving to issue resolution.
  • Responsible for developing and executing investigational plans, and determining root cause in a collaborative matrix environment.
  • Analyzes data, evaluates results, forms conclusions and develops resolution plans using a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts.
  • Provides technical input for impact assessment and design changes.
  • Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories.
• Compliance, Quality & Safety
  • Accurately documents investigations and other Quality Records to maintain compliance and the firm's "Right to operate".
  • Provide manufacturing product and process information to support global regulatory compliance standards and maintain employee safety.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Leverages investigational data to identify and suggest product/process/safety improvement opportunities and/or cost savings by contributing to implementing solutions.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Proactively collaborates with peers in other shifts/functions.
  • Collaborates with support functions to drive value stream, lean manufacturing improvement and global projects/ initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• BS with 5 years of relevant experience in production, manufacturing, supply chain or related field is required.
• PhD in Science or MS is preferred with 2+ years' experience.
• Ability to apply investigational techniques and data analysis to the root cause determination.
• Ability to scope the investigation and corrective actions as appropriate for the situation.
• Ability to analyze and present data at an appropriate level of detail applicable to the situation
• Ability to broadly evaluate how an issue may impact other products/ processes.
• Demonstrates system-level thinking and applies broad scientific knowledge to multi-disciplinary projects.
• Applies advanced technical writing skills to produce reports and documents; writes independently; evaluates the writing of others.

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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