Research Associate II

Job Title: Research Associate II 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 company 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 Designs experimental protocols with minimal supervision 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.

Works well in a team environment by being a productive project team member, suggesting creative solutions to problems and providing input to project planning. Trains others in areas of expertise 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.

Other duties as assigned by management Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree in Science

• Required Experience: 2 years relevant job experience

• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knows basic and some specialized laboratory techniques.

• Required Capable with searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics.

• Required Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.

• Required 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.