Research Associate III

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Research Associate III for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in Tucson, AZ .

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for facilitating the transition of products from Development to Manufacturing as a member of the Assay Transfer team.
• Initiates, directs and executes process characterizations, scientific research, development and manufacturing process strategies to support new and existing reagent products.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems to ensure manufacturability and improve processes applying aspects of Design for Six Sigma and Design for Quality and Manufacturability (DQM).
• Plans and executes laboratory research as it pertains to process characterizations, scale up and improving process capability.
• Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories.
• Prepares manufacturing documents and completes transfer activities for new products.
• Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of product or process principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.
• Leads the design, execution, and troubleshooting of complex laboratory protocols and bench experiments with minimal supervision.
• Utilizes deep analytical judgment as a recognized subject matter expert to solve complex technical problems, optimize workflows, and identify patent or publication opportunities.
• Maintains meticulous records, analyzes quantitative data, and generates comprehensive technical reports while championing "Quality First Time " standards.
• Partners actively across organizational boundaries, participates in cross-functional technical teams, and communicates findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Contributes creatively to project planning, helps implement laboratory improvements, and trains other team members in areas of expertise.

Required Skills :

• Bachelors in Science with 4-6 years post-college experience; Diverse experience is a plus
• Experience with wet lab and biological techniques
• Previous experience in a regulated environment, product development, and/or manufacturing operations is ideal
• Knows wide range of experimental techniques and skilled in their applications.
• Capable with searching scientific literature to gain general and specific information.
• Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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