Early Research & Development Scientist
This is a high-level R&D role focused on the early-stage development of pathology assays and staining technologies within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. It combines traditional wet-lab biology with modern digital tools like AI and image analysis. The position is ideal for a researcher who enjoys the intersection of invention, data science, and clinical application.
Medasource
Tucson, Arizona, United States · Posted 28 April 2026
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About Medasource
Medasource is a mid-sized employer working in pharmaceuticals / biotechnology, based in Tucson, Arizona, United States.
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Key Responsibilities
- Execute early product development and feasibility studies for pathology inventions
- Develop and test new staining formulations and assay protocols
- Utilize AI and digital imaging to analyze experimental data and improve processes
- Collaborate with project teams to present results and support patent filings
- Maintain complex cell culture models including organoids
Essential
- Ability to initiate and direct scientific research and manufacturing process strategies
- Experience with laboratory documentation in compliance with GMP, GLP, and Design Control
- Proficiency in planning and conducting experiments using advanced theoretical knowledge
- Capability to prepare technical summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses
- Experience maintaining live cell cultures
- Willingness to work on-site in Tucson
Preferred
- Experience in tissue diagnostics and immunohistochemistry
- Familiarity with digital pathology and image scanning
- Background in image analysis programming
- Experience with specialized tissue models like spheroids and organoids
- Knowledge of special stains used in pathology settings
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Benefits & perks
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Long-term contract stability (up to 3 years)
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and digital pathology tools
- Exposure to patent development and intellectual property processes
- Professional growth in a high-impact pharmaceutical R&D environment
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