Research Associate III, Analytical Methods

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Summary:

In this position you will be responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support Ventana 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.

The Opportunity:

Your responsibilities in this role will include:

• Designs a wide range of experimental protocols

• Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.

• Prepares technical reports, summaries and qantitative analyses.

• Maintains complete and accurate records.

• Normally receives general directions on routine work and detailed directions on new assignments.

• Makes suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory environment.

• Recognizes and documents activities for publication and/or patent potential.

• Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.

• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• May participate in cross functional technical teams such as a failure investigation 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.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science with 2-4 years relevant experience preferred orMaster's Degree in Science with 0-2 years relevant experience preferred

• 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.

This position is 40 hr/week on-site

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, Arizona is $68,300 - $126,800.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

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