Research Associate - III*

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Research Associate - III

Position type : Full time Contract.

Duration : 18 months

Location : Oceanside, CA

As a Research Associate - III , you will :

Job Description :

Working Hours : Mon-Fri (8am-5pm, 8 : 30am-5pm type of business hours)

Overall : Support in-house sample analysis, functional characterization and assay development activities. Perform routine sample analysis supporting comparability and formulation robustness studies, participant cell-based assay development, optimization, and qualification.

Education & Experience Requirements :

BS or MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Minimum 3 years’ experience

Essential Duties :

Perform cell-based and flow cytometry analysis to support late-stage biologics projects.

Plans and executes assigned experiments that support assay development activities and project goals.

Proactively seeks out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems. Participates in group meetings to share test results.

Demonstrates ability to recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes.

Develops skills in data analysis and ability to evaluate quality of data.

Operates scientific equipment, selects appropriate methods and techniques to perform experiments, and prepare related reports.

Plan and organize details of experiments with guidance.

Basic understanding of cell-based methods.

Experience with cell-based assays and flow cytometry analysis and perform routine maintenance of these instruments.

Develop flow cytometry, flow imaging assays, and explore new technologies and methodology for viral vector characterization and help develop a robust process for vector production.

Responsible for data analysis using Softmax pro software and graphic display of data using Excel and Power Point presentation formats.

Must have requirements / skills :

• Experience with performing cell culture
• Experience working with biologics (proteins, fusion proteins, mAbs)
• Experience with analytical methods such as ELISA, cell binding assay, or reporter assay

Nice to Have Requirements / skills :

• Experience working with antibody drug conjugate (ADC)
• Experience working with virus generation or virus neutralization assay
• Good presentation and documentation (electronic note book-ELN, testing methods, etc.)

Thank you!

Namrata Gautam

Senior Associate Recruitment

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS :

Pay Range* : $38- $45 per 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).