Research and Development Associate I

Pay Rate: $30.00-$31.00/Hr Overview: Tek Wissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide Job Description: Duties: Participates in research and development activities. Utilizes established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data. Writes technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Experienced: Manage a R&D group within a specialized area with several reporting lines. Coordinate with other functions to drive innovation. Implement Function/Indication strategies. Direct tactical contribution in defining the direction of R&D operational plans. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monitor and control expenditures. Lead key projects across the area. Requires knowledge and understanding within several relevant areas which would typically be gained through minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience Would typically have a Masters degree/PhDFor Scientific Experts: Provide in depth expert advice for creating and implementing research/development programs and procedures to ensure a business benefit Provide high level scientific knowledge and insight to the research, development and business teams on technical aspects in the area of expertise Entry: Manage a R&D group within a specialized area with a more than one reporting line. Coordinate with other functions to drive innovation. Implement Function/Indication strategies. Some to direct tactical contribution in defining the direction of R&D operational plans. May assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monitor and control expenditures. Lead key projects across the area. Requires knowledge and understanding within several relevant areas which would typically be gained through minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience Would typically have a Masters degree/PhDLooking for genomics, microbiology - purely research role, very analytical. It is a purely hands on, bench-instrument role working with samples; live samples processed to bacteria, fungi, microorganisms, - very wide variety, requires experience with activating, inactivating, DNA extraction - preferably 5-10 years of EXP.

Skills: Experienced: Follows broad frameworks to operate equipment needed to carry out trial work, and to ensure samples are available and delivered on time. Resolves routine issues with minimal senior staff or supervisory guidance and approval. Requires some prior relevant experience Entry: Follows defined procedures to operate equipment needed to carry out trial work, and to ensure samples are available and delivered on time. Resolves routine issues with senior staff or supervisory guidance and approval. Requires little or no prior relevant experience

Education: Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry / biology / sciences. Prefers Master's. Tek Wissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.