Research Associate I - CDx Pharma Services - Assay Development

Oro Valley, AZ, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
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6 Months
On-site
$27.01 - $28/hr
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This is a six-month contract for an onsite, entry-level Research Associate with 0-2 years of experience. Contract may be extended based on performance and business need.

Position Overview
The Research Associate I will join an independent team within the PHCS group focused on developing early-phase assays prior to transferring them to CAP/CLIA-certified laboratories for clinical trials. This entry-level role supports laboratory experimentation, scientific activities, manufacturing procedures, and computational data processing.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support Ventana projects.
Exercise technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.
Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
Present and discuss results of experiments within the department and project team.
Maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature, with opportunities to participate in conferences and professional societies.
Follow company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control, and other regulatory standards as appropriate.
Maintain complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files.
Act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments as required.
Assist team members with basic computational biology tasks, including executing scripts and reading code to distribute workload demands.
Candidate Qualifications & RequirementsRequired Education & Experience:
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field.
Experience: 0 to 2 years of relevant laboratory or industry experience.
Customer Service Experience: Demonstrated customer-facing experience (e.g., retail, restaurant, or service industry) to effectively manage client interactions and challenging situations.

Preferred Qualifications:
Basic computational biology skills, including familiarity with reading code and running scripts.

Qualification Parameters:
Candidates possessing a Master's degree, PhD, or more than 2 years of relevant experience are considered overqualified for this position.

Recruitment & Interview Process
Interview Format: Initial 15-minute video screening followed by an on-site panel interview.
Target Start Date: October 12, 2026 – October 19, 2026.
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  • Dice Id: talmn001
  • Position Id: 26-11868
  • Posted 1 day ago

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We pride ourselves in making sure that diversity in the workplace is at the forefront of our business. Our Founder, Dave Iacarella, is an Army Veteran who is committed to giving back to fellow Veterans. We are proud of our history of transitioning military Veterans into the workforce with companies that value their service. TALENT helps companies meet their veteran and diversity spend initiatives and requirements. We are committed to supporting veteran and diverse organizations.

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