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System One Scientist in Tucson, Arizona
Job Title : Scientist
Location : Oro Valley, AZ
Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent
Overview
Responsible for initiating, directing and executing scientific research, development and manufacturing process strategies to support new and existing products. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems. Plans and executes laboratory research. Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories. Makes contributions to scientific literature and conferences. Serves as an in-house and outside consultant. May act as a spokesperson for corporate scientific affairs and advise top management. Participates in development of patent applications. Promotes and participates in the professional development of scientists and laboratory facilities. Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of product or process principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.
Responsibilities
Conducts research and development activities for products, methods and/or processes.
Projects are assigned with defined scope and goals.
Direction is provided by more senior scientists, management or project leader.
Participates in efforts to define new components, products or processes and identify technical challenges.
Makes suggestions to improve work processes.
Creates potentially patentable components for systems, reagents or processes.
Plans and executes assigned projects; utilizes thorough technical and theoretical understanding of numerous techniques.
Analyzes data, evaluates results, forms conclusions and provides/implements process or document improvements.
Applies advanced scientific knowledge to projects.
Executes experiments; participates in experimental design.
Utilizes DOE where appropriate.
Participates in cross functional technical team activities.
Shares knowledge and expertise with others.
Participates in project planning, process updates and contributes to experimental design.
Prepares and delivers presentations of project results to own or other groups.
Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.
Other duties as assigned by management
Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Science – Required
Master’s Degree in Science – Preferred
Ph.D. in Science – Preferred
Experience:
Ph.D. – entry level
Master’s Degree – 3 years relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree – 8 years relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
Strong understanding of scientific principles and concepts.
Applies advanced technical writing skills to produce reports and documents
Benefits
System 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.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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