US_Research Associate II-III

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Research Associate II-III

Position type : Fulltime Contract

Duration : 24 Months

Location : South San Francisco, CA

As a Research Associate II-III you will :

Job Description :

The newly established Cell Therapy Department at Client is seeking a self-motivated and intellectually curious Research Associate to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate is a skilled lab-based stem cell biologist who is driven to contribute to a rigorous scientific and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will be integral to setting up the Cell Therapy laboratory and make impactful contributions towards meeting the department’s goals.

This is a two year position with the possibility of extension. Final title will be contingent on years of experience upon offer.

Responsibilities

• Utilize state of the art technologies for cell and genome engineering
• Execute protocols to maintain and differentiate induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
• Perform analytical workflows encompassing but not limited to gene-based assays and cell-based assays
• Data acquisition, analysis, interpretation and communication of findings in internal scientific meetings
• Coordination of equipment on-boarding and maintenance
• Maintain compliance with lab safety, training and documentation
• Occasional weekend work and lifting 25lbs

Requirements

• BS / MS in Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related discipline
• Strong background in sterile aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques and experience working with human iPSCs
• Technical expertise in at least two of the following areas : cell based functional assays, image acquisition / analysis, molecular assays (NGS, RT-PCR, dd-PCR)
• Proven ability to multitask, collaborate and communicate effectively

Other Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with single cell cloning and stem cell differentiation
• Familiar with automation, liquid handling, and high-throughput screening
• Experience with delivery of genome engineering systems to iPSCs
• Prior industry work experience
• Experience using software for flow cytometry analysis, electronic lab notebook and data visualization. Some examples include : FlowJo, Benchling, Spotfire, GraphPad Prism, Geneious, Snapgene etc.

Thank you!

Pradip Joshi

Senior Associate, Recruitment

Phone : 213-401-2633

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS :

Pay Range* : $45-$48 / Hour.

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits : Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following : Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental / vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS : Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion.

Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions :

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
• ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

Website : https : / / www.innovasolutions.com /

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