Associate Scientist
- Employer
- Ascent Services Group
- Location
- 94080, South San Francisco
- Salary
- Pay Range*: $38.00/hr to $41.00/hr
- Start date
- May 19, 2023
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biology, Chemistry, Research, Molecular Biology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Contract
Innova Solutions is immediately hiring an Associate Scientist.
Position Type: Full-Time, Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Location: South San Francisco, CA
As an Associate Scientist, your responsibilities:
This role involves assisting the protein production group in various routine activities, which could include the following:
- Participate and assist in the daily activities of the purification group such as antibody and antigen purification, and characterization by various techniques including protein concentration determination, CE-SDS, SDS-PAGE, various HPLC methods, and endotoxin measurement.
- Prepare formulation and analytical buffers for scientists and help scientists in the laboratory to maintain laboratory equipment (AKTA, Waters, Agilent, Thermo, Caliper, and more).
- Assist lab manager for submitting work orders for lab equipment/computer repair and oversee the technician during the repair visit.
- Sample vialing, including labeling tubes and aliquoting either manually or with automation.
- Assist inventory personnel in sub-aliquoting any existing purified proteins for requestors.
- Support the protein expression group in activities such as basic cell culture, transfection, harvest, titer check, and general maintenance of the cell culture lab such as filling incubators and water baths, monitoring temperature and CO2, and checking DNA inventory.
- Perform daily priming for Caliper (CE-SDS) instrument for all scientists in the laboratory to use.
- Document data as needed in an electronic lab notebook (ELN) and Dotmatics
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree or PhD in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, life sciences or in related scientific field with minimum 4 years of relevant experience in wet lab work Experience with basic protein purification and characterization techniques (i.e., protein A and nickel capture, HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Endotoxin testing, etc.) is highly preferred. Ability to calculate protein concentrations and dilutions. Experience with single- and multi-channel manual pipettes. Software: General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications. Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite Effective communication and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures. Ability to learn basic analytical skills faster with training. Ability to multi-task while working safely and independently.
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.
Thank you!
Charan Chiraboina
Team Lead - Recruitment
charan.chiraboina@innovasolutions.com
P:(+1)314-523-1805
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $38.00/hr to $41.00/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 field
Recent Recognitions:
· One of the 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 hr@innovasolutions.com 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.
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