Research Associate III - Joule : Job Details

Job Title: Research Associate IIILocation: Oro Valley, AZType: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanentOverviewResponsible 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 a wide range of experimental protocolsExecutes bench experiments; makes detailed observations and analyzes data.Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.Maintains complete and accurate records.Normally receives general directions on routine and new assignments.Identifies and implements improvements to work processes and laboratory environment.Recognized expert for area of expertise.Recognizes and documents activities for publication and/or patent potentialWorks on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factorsExercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.Participates in 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 expertiseTroubleshoots problems and institutes corrective action.Prepares and presents experimental procedures and results in group and project teamsMonitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.Other duties as assigned by managementRequirementsEducation Bachelor's Degree in Science - RequiredExperience: 4 years relevant job experience - RequiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Knows wide range of experimental techniques and skills in their applications. - RequiredCapable with searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics. - RequiredSkilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications. - RequiredBenefitsSystem One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.