Research Associate - Pilot Plant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Research Associate – Pilot Plant

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

Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Working Model: Fully onsite

Experience: 2–4 years of post-college laboratory experience

Pay: $27–$30/hr. depending on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Research Associate II – Pilot Plant to support laboratory and pilot plant operations in Tucson, AZ. This position will perform hands-on reagent formulation and preparation activities while supporting laboratory testing, data interpretation, documentation, and production-related activities.

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced laboratory environment and contribute to the formulation, filling, packaging, and preparation of Research Use Only (RUO) reagent products. Strong attention to detail, laboratory skills, documentation practices, and adherence to safety and quality procedures are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on reagent formulation and preparation according to established procedures and protocols.
• Prepare buffers, solutions, reagents, and other laboratory materials with accuracy and consistency.
• Perform laboratory testing and analyze experimental results.
• Interpret laboratory and experimental data and communicate findings effectively.
• Support the filling, packaging, and production of reagent products intended for Research Use Only applications.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, batch documentation, and experimental documentation.
• Follow SOPs, safety requirements, quality procedures, and applicable regulatory/compliance standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to laboratory testing, reagent preparation, and formulation processes.
• Support inventory and material management activities as needed.
• Collaborate with laboratory, manufacturing, quality, and other cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory/pilot plant environment.
• Communicate technical information and project updates clearly to team members.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Approximately 2–4 years of post-college hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience with laboratory reagent, buffer, or solution preparation.
• Strong laboratory documentation and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented laboratory environment.
• Ability and willingness to work fully onsite in Tucson, AZ.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with reagent formulation or reagent manufacturing.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, or IVD environment.
• Experience supporting Research Use Only (RUO) products.
• Experience with filling, packaging, or pilot-scale production activities.
• Experience working under GMP, GLP, ISO, or other regulated laboratory environments.
• Experience using SAP for inventory, materials, or production management.
• Experience with laboratory assays or diagnostic products.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on laboratory professional who is comfortable working with reagents and formulations, follows procedures carefully, documents work accurately, and can transition between laboratory testing and pilot plant/production activities. Candidates with experience in biotech, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or reagent manufacturing environments are particularly encouraged to apply.

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.