Senior Research Associate

Innova Solutions • San Diego, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Senior Research Associate. Position type: Full-time- Contract Duration: 12 Months Location: San Diego, CA. As a Senior Research Associate you will: Develop and implement cell-based assays to support the identification, optimization, and characterization of novel compounds. Develop and construct cell lines and tools for mechanism of action (MoA) studies. Design and execute experiments using expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and assay development to support MoA studies. Execute routine assays in a consistent and timely manner. Document, analyze, and present data in an organized and timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related disciplines with 2+ year of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience.
• Excellent sterile technique in mammalian cell culture with at least 1 year of experience is required.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and GraphPad Prism.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with transfection, lentiviral transduction, CRISPR knockouts, and shRNA knockdowns is a plus.
• Deep understanding with hands-on assay development or troubleshooting experience in at least one of the following techniques: Western blotting, RNA isolation and QPCR, Protein-protein interaction assays, Cell proliferation, viability, cell cycle, or cell death assays, Multicolor flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cell-based assays to support the identification, optimization, and characterization of novel compounds.
• Develop and construct cell lines and tools for mechanism of action (MoA) studies.
• Design and execute experiments using expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and assay development to support MoA studies.
• Execute routine assays in a consistent and timely manner.
• Document, analyze, and present data in an organized and timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA)
• 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
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior