Research Associate (I / II / III) - PHCS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:   Research Associate (I / II / III) – PHCS

Location: 1910 East Innovation Park Drive, Tucson, AZ, 85755 (Onsite)

Position Type: Contract (12 Months, with possible extension)

Department: Personalized Healthcare Solutions (PHCS)

Position Overview

Personalized Healthcare Solutions (PHCS) team is seeking motivated Research Associates to support research, development, and manufacturing laboratory activities focused on advancing innovative in-vitro diagnostic technologies. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative laboratory environment supporting scientific projects that contribute to precision medicine and improved patient care.

The successful candidate will perform laboratory experiments, analyze scientific data, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while adhering to GMP, GLP, Design Control, and quality system requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform research, development, and laboratory experiments supporting product development and scientific initiatives.
• Design, execute, and optimize laboratory experiments based on experience level.
• Record detailed experimental observations and analyze scientific data.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant laboratory documentation and electronic records.
• Follow laboratory procedures and quality standards, including GMP, GLP, and Design Control requirements.
• Participate in troubleshooting laboratory processes and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support research and development projects.
• Present experimental findings and scientific updates to project teams.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements and promote a Quality First mindset.
• Assist with scientific investigations, assay development, and technology improvements.
• Stay current with relevant scientific literature and emerging technologies.
• Perform additional laboratory responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in an academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, or research laboratory environment.
• Hands-on laboratory experience performing biological or biochemical experiments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scientific documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and laboratory documentation systems.

Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Molecular Biology
• PCR / qPCR
• DNA/RNA Extraction
• Cell Culture
• ELISA
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Histology
• Microscopy
• Protein Analysis
• Assay Development
• Scientific Data Analysis
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• GLP/GMP Documentation
• Design Control
• Laboratory Quality Systems

Experience Levels

Research Associate I : 

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences
• 0–2 years of post-college laboratory experience
• Performs laboratory experiments under close supervision while developing technical proficiency.

Research Associate II :

• Bachelor's degree (Life Sciences preferred)
• 2–4 years of post-college laboratory experience
• Independently performs experiments, assists with experimental design, troubleshoots laboratory issues, and contributes to project planning.

Research Associate III : 

• Bachelor's degree (Life Sciences preferred)
• 4–6 years of post-college laboratory experience
• Independently designs and executes complex experiments, provides technical guidance, mentors junior staff, and contributes to scientific strategy and cross-functional initiatives.

Work Environment

• Fully onsite in Tucson, AZ
• Laboratory-based role
• Standard Monday–Friday schedule (40 hours/week)

This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking to contribute to cutting-edge diagnostic research while working with one of the world's leading healthcare and biotechnology organizations.

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.