Technical Development Scientist from Innova Solutions

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Technical Development Scientist

Position type: Full-time Contract

Duration: 12 months Contract

Location: SSF, CA-Onsite

As a Technical Development Scientist, you will:

The Cell Culture and Bioprocess Operations department is responsible for providing support to pre-Early-Stage Research to Early Development projects with high-throughput protein production from mammalian transient cultures. We are looking for a motivated candidate with cell culture and sterile technique experience to join our team to enable protein production.

and help advance our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform transient transfections in CHO and HEK293 cells in scales 1mL to 25L to support

pipeline productions adhering to established protocols

• Maintain seed train cell cultures in bioreactors and shake flasks
• Operate liquid handlers - Tecan and Hamilton for automated processes
• Operate wave bag reactors for productions and cell maintenance
• Maintain and troubleshoot key cell culture instruments such as Vi-Cell, Nova Flex2, Nova Flex,

Cedex and bioreactors

• Participate in troubleshooting production or platform processes
• Participate in lab management and data management.
• Contribute to improving existing cell culture platforms and developing new platforms to

deliver diverse protein and cellular reagents to enable a large number of research programs.

The candidate must be highly self-motivated, organized, detail oriented and responsive to feedback.

The candidate is expected to precisely follow written procedures, practice sterile technique,

demonstrate accurate documentation skills, and report deviations in a timely manner. They should

be able to work independently within guidelines and policies, with minimal guidance.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD (with 0-2yrs relevant experience) in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related

fields

• Suspension adapted mammalian cell culture (CHO and/or HEK293)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have strong collaborative skills.

Preferred

• State-of-the-art transient and stable protein expression experience
• Relevant bioreactor experience
• Hands-on experience with automation and liquid handlers like Tecan Freedom Evo and

Hamilton Microlab Star

• Knowledge of cell biology, cell engineering, molecular biology, recombinant protein

purification and protein characterization is preferred

Suhail Ahmed

Email:

Phone - 678-834-8320

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $45 - $55 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.

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" in the end of every posting

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