Biotechnology company is hiring a Research Associate to conduct research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support projects. This is a 24-month contract.
Responsibilities
- Individual contributor that performs reagent-based or assay-based investigations to address potential reagent supply, quality, or compliance issues before they develop 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.
- May lead a small subteam (1-2 research associates and/or contract workers).
- Works collaboratively across functions including Global Operations or Manufacturing, Complaint Investigation and Resolution, Global Customer Support, Lifecycles, Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Global organizations.
- Responsible for project management supporting PCQT (Product Care and Quality Team), budget management, lab management, and functional excellence initiatives and employee development.
- Designs experimental protocols with minimal supervision.
- Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.
- Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
- Maintains complete and accurate records.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in science.
- 2 years of relevant job experience.
- Knows basic and a range of specialized laboratory techniques.
- Capable with searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics.
- Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.
Salary
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Weekly payroll
- Expense reimbursement
- Online timecard approval
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.