Research Scientist - Research

San Diego, California

Contract

Added - 09/05/24

Research Scientist - Research

Job ID: 982236

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range*: $54 - $55 per hour.

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Research Scientist .

Job Description

As a Research Scientist you will:

• Utilize and develop multiple disease models to design target validation studies and relevant assays in support of SAR, mechanism of action, mechanisms of resistance, biomarker selection, and disease positioning.
• Develop and implement cell-based assays to address both tumor intrinsic cellular biology and immune-based mechanisms of action for potential drug candidates.
• Design and conduct essential mechanistic experiments in cell biology, cellular biochemistry, molecular biology, and assay development.

Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ph.D. in cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, or equivalent field with 0-2 years of post-doc or industry experience, or M.S. degree with 3+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry developing and optimizing cell-based assays, preferably in Oncology.
• Strong background and experience in cancer research with training in molecular and cell biology.
• Extensive experience using multi-parameter flow cytometry in the context of primary immune cell isolation and characterization.
• Extensive hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, molecular and cellular technologies (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9 knock-in/out, lentiviral transduction, western blotting, quantitative PCR) and functional assays (e.g., proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle).
• Experience in utilizing platforms including IncuCyte, JESS, Flow based cell sorter, ELISA, and MSD in the context of oncology-based drug discovery is a plus.
• Proficiency in scientific data analysis programs including GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, Microsoft 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.

*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

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.