Research Associate-Scientific from Innova Solutions

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Research Associate
Job Title: Research Associate
Position type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 12 Month
Location: San Diego, CA

Pay range: $33.75- 36.71/hr

As a Research Associate, you will:

• Execute cellular and molecular biology protocols in the laboratory
• Maintain cancer cell lines and establish new stable lines via lentiviral transduction
• Validate engineered cell lines by reporter assays and PCR
• Perform genetic targeting using siRNA, shRNA or CRISPR/Cas9 technology for cell line characterization and screening
• Conduct routine molecular and cellular experiments including gDNA and RNA isolation, PCR, cloning, western blot analysis, flow cytometry, and microplate cell proliferation assays
• Identify experimental issues, troubleshoot, and recommend a corrective course of action
• Design experiments and protocol optimization in collaboration with senior researchers
• Maintain details lab notebooks and record data in electronic notebook in accordance with company policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology (no PhD candidates)
• 2+ years of wet lab experience (not including lab classes): experience in mammalian cell culture is required.
• Basic molecular biology skills (PCR especially; familiarity with library prep preferred)
• Proficient in laboratory math (dilutions, cell count-based plating)
• Excellent organizational skills and record-keeping (Excel & Powerpoint)

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!
Sara Almas
Team Recruitment


PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: $33.75- 36.71/hr

*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.

American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.