Research Associate II
American Cybersystems, Inc.

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for Research Associate II

Job Title: Research Associate II
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Duration: 12 months Plus

Job Description:
The Advanced Cell Engineering (ACE) Hub in the Molecular Biology department is seeking a talented and enthusiastic candidate for a full-time lab-based contractor position. The Molecular Biology Department at focuses on technology innovation to lay groundwork for therapeutic programs centered around cells, genes, and nucleic acids. The ACE Hub in the Molecular Biology Department is an interdisciplinary team with a mission to accelerate drug discovery in through the development, application, and enablement of genome engineering and synthetic biology technologies.
The successful candidate will support the needs of the ACE Hub, particularly in the engineering and profiling of cell lines for disease modeling used across. They will be expected to work independently and make technical contributions within a dynamic, fast-paced and highly collaborative research environment. This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities:
Generate engineered cell lines using methods including stable integration (both lentivirus and piggybac) and CRISPR gene editing
Transfection/ gene editing optimization in cell lines
Troubleshoot protocols
Instrument maintenance
Maintain and quality check cell lines in culture
Maintain lab safety compliance

Who You Are (Requirements):
A self-motivated candidate with a (BS/ MS) + 3 years industry experience, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or a related discipline.
Qualified candidates must have demonstrable strong mammalian cell culture techniques and ability to generate high-quality data.
Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and will be required to analyze and present data at team meetings.
The candidate should be team-oriented, highly organized both operationally and in silico, with the ability to multi-task across a diverse array of projects, and eager to learn new skills.
Ready to start ASAP

Other Preferred Qualifications:
Prior expertise in some or all of the following: DNA/RNA/Protein extraction and quantification, molecular cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR assay design and screening, FACS, transfection, CRISPR genome editing, siRNA/shRNA, SDS-PAGE, immunoblotting, cell-based assays, NGS, and viral vector development/use.
Experience with sequence/data analysis platforms such as Benchling, Snapgene, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism etc. are desirable

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.

Thank you!

Deeksha Gupta
Team Lead - Recruitment
(+1) 213-788-7669
Deeksha.gupta@innovasolutions.com

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $40- $45 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 centres 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.

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• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
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• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

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