Research Associate-Scientific - Biotech/R/D/Science - Analysts

Position Overview

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Research Associate in San Diego, CA (ONSITE) for a 12-month duration. Pay Range: $33.50 - $34 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the identification and characterization of drug candidates for the treatment of human diseases, working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Design and implement high-throughput cell-based reporter assays to characterize drug candidates.
• Establish stable cell lines via lentiviral transduction and maintain mammalian cell lines.
• Conduct routine molecular and cellular experiments including DNA/RNA/protein extraction, immunoblot analysis, and immunoprecipitation.
• Assist senior researchers in executing experiments, conducting analyses, and reporting results.
• Review literature and follow internal best practices to improve productivity and quality of work.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and recommend corrective actions for routine issues.
• Maintain an accurate, comprehensive, and current laboratory notebook.
• Write protocols, procedures, and technical reports.
• Communicate results via written reports and oral presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience post-graduation or a Master's degree.
• Expertise in mammalian cell culture.
• Experience with plate-based cellular assays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medium and high-throughput screening.
• Experience in immunoblotting, lentiviral infection, and cellular transfection.
• Proficiency in basic molecular biology techniques.

Benefits & Perks

• 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 and Pre-paid Legal & ID Theft Protection
• Sick Time and other types of paid leaves as required by law
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)