Research Associate - II* from Innova Solutions

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

Position type: Full time Contract

Duration: 6+ months

Location: Oceanside, CA

As a Research Associate - II, you will:

Summary:

Senior Research Associate I / Purification (considered entry-level).

100% on site role (do not submit candidates that cannot work Mon-Fri on-site). This is a Lab position - no work from home opportunity.

Location: Oceanside, CA.

Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm (some flexibility to be 8am-5pm hours); there could be occasional Overtime when workload//project increase or deadline - there would be advanced notice for when OT is needed.

Duration: 6 months, to be reviewed for extension beyond that time.

Reason for Opening: increase in workload in Biologics Development operations.

Role: Seeking candidates scientific expertise for antibody purification development with hands on experience with AKTA.

Responsibilities:

• Working understanding of downstream process development and scale up including centrifugation, normal flow filtration, chromatography operations, tangential flow filtration, and virus inactivation/removal.
• The ability to demonstrate hands on experience in several of these areas is expected.
• Work effectively within the purification team to help design and execute experiments supporting process definition, optimization, and characterization with an increasing level of independence.
• Be an effective communicator of ideas, project goals and results to the team and should have the ability to proactively identify issues and suggest solutions in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• This is a highly collaborative environment where willingness and ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals across various teams is essential.
• Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, and enjoy scientific investigation and thinking.
• The applicant is also expected to recommend alternatives, research new methods and technologies that can advance purification platforms, and proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems.
• The candidate will monitor and contribute to external literature and scientific conferences.

Must Have Requirements:

• Hands-on execution of AKTA pure/ AKTA Avant.
• Understand all aspects of purification process development, process scale up - TFF (Tangential flow filtration), Chromatography.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Requires a BS in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Requires 2+ years of experience demonstrating experience in purification process development (do not submit candidates with more than 5 years of this type of experience)

Other Skills

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be able to participate in highly effective teams, and work with collaborative communication and problem-solving spirit.
• Ability to work with increasing independence in the initiation and execution of laboratory experimentation.
• Willingness to proactively seeking out senior personnel to define goals, design experiments, discuss results and suggest next steps.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes.

Miscellaneous Info:

• Team - currently consists of 2-3 ppl
• Interview Process: phone screens, select from there for 1:1 interviews with 3 team members.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

Thank you!

SWEEKRITI KESHARI

Associate - Recruitment

(+1) 213-929-5182

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $39 - $40 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).

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/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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