Currently we have an opening for a Cytology Research Associate located in Tucson, AZ. Details for the position are as follows:
Pay Range: $20-$27/hour
Job Description:
2-year contract with the possibility of extending or converting to permanent based on performance and budget.
Conduct research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation to support Ventana projects. This involves designing, executing, and interpreting experiments and applying technical expertise toward project strategies. The role requires preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses, presenting results to the team, and maintaining complete, accurate laboratory documentation in compliance with company policies (e.g., GMP, GLP, Design Control).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and execute experimental protocols with minimal supervision, including making observations and analyzing data.
Prepare and present technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses; maintain complete and accurate records.
Troubleshoot problems and institute corrective actions.
Work collaboratively in a team environment by providing creative solutions and input to project planning.
Contribute to process improvement suggestions and assist in identifying patentable inventions.
Train colleagues and monitor work to ensure quality and continuous adherence to the Quality First Time principle.
Exercise judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques for complex problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Science.
Experience: 1–4 years of relevant experience.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in a range of specialized laboratory techniques, capable of searching scientific literature, and skilled with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Soft Skills: Good communication, meticulous attention to detail, coachable, and a proven ability and desire to learn.
Preferred (Nice to Have): Experience handling cytology specimens and preparing cytology slides using the Hologic T2000 or the Client Totalys.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Tucson, AZ
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$20–$27 Per Hour
Company Size
500 to 999 employees
Website
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/
About Company
The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.
Skills
Budgetingunmatched
Cell Biologyunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Experiment Designunmatched
GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)unmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Presentation Softwareunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Protocol Analysisunmatched
Quantitative Analysisunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
Spreadsheetsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Presentationunmatched
Word Processingunmatched
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