Senior Research Associate - PHCS

Description Senior Research Associate - PHCS 38/hour Fully Onsite Job Description Attached 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. Responsibilities

• Designs experimental plan to support project objectives.
• Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Normally acts independently for developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Identifies and implements improvements to work processes and laboratory environment.
• Recognized expert across a wide range of techniques and their application.
• Recognizes and documents activities for publication and/or patent potential.
• May participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals.
• Works on extremely complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.
• Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Participates or leads cross functional technical teams such as a failure investigation or core 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.
• Establishes interfaces across other organizational groups.
• Trains others in areas of expertise.
• May supervise lower level personnel and laboratory operations.
• 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.

Personalized Healthcare Solutions PHCS is dedicated to building a healthier future by advancing science and ensuring everyone has access to the healthcare they need. As a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics we focus on developing innovative solutions that are crucial for decision-making throughout a person's health journey.

Our work includes:

Integrated Solutions:

Bringing to market diagnostic testing laboratory efficiency tools healthcare digitalization and decision support software.

Precision Information:

Delivering increasingly precise information through our products to help save lives manage infection risks and monitor the effectiveness of treatments.

Companion Diagnostics:

Partnering with pharmaceutical companies to create assays that identify patients who are most likely to respond to a particular drug. Skills research and analysis, scientific literature, spreadsheets Top Skills Details research and analysis,scientific literature,spreadsheets Additional Skills & Qualifications BS or MS in science related discipline 6 yearsor more relevant experience with a Bachelor'sDegree Or Less than 1 yearor more years relevant experience with a Masters degree Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Oro Valley, AZ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Oro Valley,AZ.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.