About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Research Associate I will support early‑phase assay development within the PHCS group and help transfer validated assays to CAP/CLIA labs for clinical use. You will perform laboratory experimentation, document results, and assist with basic computational biology tasks to support project timelines and quality standards.

• Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experiments to support project goals.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments with appropriate technical judgement.
• Prepare technical reports, protocols, summaries, and quantitative analyses.
• Present and discuss experimental results with team members and project leads.
• Maintain complete, accurate laboratory notebooks and electronic records.
• Follow regulatory and quality requirements, including GMP, GLP, and Design Control processes.
• Act as principal investigator for assigned experiments when required.
• Assist teammates with basic computational biology tasks — running scripts and reading code to distribute workload.
• Stay current with relevant scientific literature and participate in professional development opportunities.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology).
• 0–2 years of laboratory or industry experience (entry-level candidates encouraged).
• Demonstrated customer-facing experience (e.g., retail, restaurant, service) or other roles showing strong interpersonal and client-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Comfortable following SOPs and regulatory procedures (GMP/GLP).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computational biology familiarity: ability to run scripts and read simple code.
• Experience or coursework in molecular assay techniques, assay development, or clinical assay transfer (CAP/CLIA).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for scientific reporting and team collaboration.

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Role Details & Compensation

• Location: Little Tucson, AZ (on-site / contract assignment with Confidential Client).
• Employment type: Full‑time (contract).
• Estimated annual pay: $81,398 (estimated).
• Industry: Scientific & QA.

This position is posted by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client. Careertakes follows best practices used by third‑party recruiters and will share matched roles through our platform where applicable.

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Additional Information

Careertakes and our client are committed to a fair, accessible hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — please let us know if you need assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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