Associate Scientist - Biology II*

Innova Solutions; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking an Associate Scientist - Biology II in Foster City, CA. The role focuses on supporting cell culture and purification processes, requiring a relevant degree and industry experience. Ideal candidates demonstrate technical skills in laboratory environments and familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

Medical & pharmacy coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant industry experience, or 1 year with a BS degree.
• Hands-on experience with cell culture and purification processes.
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute tasks for cell culture and purification.
• Monitor process performance data and report findings.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and equipment.

Skills

Cell Culture Techniques

Purification Techniques

Data Analysis

Education

AA/AS degree or BS/BE in related discipline

Tools

AKTA

Chromatography

Biosafety Cabinets

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$40.00/hr - $44.00/hr

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Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for an Associate Scientist - Biology II

Position type: Full-time- Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Foster City, CA

As an Associate Scientist - Biology II you will:

• Plan and execute assigned tasks that support upstream cell culture and downstream purification operations.
• Monitor and evaluate process performance data, report and present findings, and proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problem.
• Work with group members to maintain the lab, including analytical equipment maintenance, inventory and stocking support, and general lab upkeep activities.
• Participate in group meetings and present results, data interpretation and conclusions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• AA/AS degree: must have 2+ year relevant industry experience (cell culture and/or purification techniques) or
• BS/BE degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline: at least 1 years of experience required (in cell culture and/or purification techniques).
• Familiar with cell culture operations, including shake flask and aseptic work in biosafety cabinets, Wave bioreactors, and large-scale Single Use Bioreactors
• Hands-on experience with reactor sampling and daily monitoring of processes is preferred.
• Familiar with downstream purification process, which includes centrifugation, chromatography, and dead-end as well as tangential filtration.
• Hands-on experience of AKTA, Tangential flow filtration and depth filtration is preferred. AKTA and UNICORN programming: a huge plus, not a must as it is trainable (yet needs experience with other Chromatography operations (e.g. how it works, how to pack resins in columns of various sizes)
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), technology transfer, and scaling up bioprocesses is a plus.
• Clinical commercial manufacturing or pilot time activities + manufacturing.
  

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.
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Thank you!
Mohit Vyas
314-230-0976
[e-mail]

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $40 - $44 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 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:

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
  

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 [e-mail] or [phone]. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science

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