Senior Research Associate

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring aSenior Research Associate
Job Title: Senior Research Associate
Position type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Seattle, WA 98109
As a Senior Research Associate, you will:
The Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist will execute plate-based assays in support of process development as well as for characterization and release of autologous and allogenic cell therapies which are undergoing clinical trials, including CAR T cell products. The Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist will be able to execute and analyze experiments with some oversight that lead to the development of robust analytical methods. The Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist will have the responsibility for executing and developing highly impactful methods, including QC methods for lot release testing, as well as characterization methods that support process development and comparability assessments. These methods will be used for further understanding of cell therapies, support development of the manufacturing processes, and/or QC release of the drug product. The Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist will have hands-on experience in assay development and will be interested in projects requiring close collaboration with other groups, such as discovery research, product sciences, process development, and QC. The Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist will be passionate about developing novel medicines, thrive in an intellectually challenging environment, and enjoy collaborating with a team of like-minded Scientists. Title will be commensurate with experience.
Experience
• 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with ligand binding assays (e.g., ELISA, MSD, AlphaLISA, Simple Plex).
• Proven experience with data analysis and interpretation using software (e.g., Softmax Pro, Gen5, MSD (Mesoscaldiscovery) Workbench, Excel, ELNs).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Work effectively in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with frequent changes in priorities, flexible.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Execute ligand binding type assays
• Ability to execute experiments with limited guidance and supervision
• Maintain meticulous laboratory notebooks
• Manage routine sample analysis requests
• Present data to Team (Power Point Presentations)
• Help author, review and approve technical documents, including methods, protocols, reports, and SOPs
• Understand of ICH/FDA/EMEA best practices and current thinking.
• Facilitate smooth operation of the laboratory, including ordering, assisting in the cryopreservation of cellular material, sample management, etc.
Top Skills:
- BS in Biology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, or related field
- 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience with ligand binding assays (e.g., ELISA, MSD, AlphaLISA, Simple Plex). Immunoassays / plate based assays.
- Experience running routine tests
- Method Development Experience
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!
Sara Almas
Team Recruitment
Sara.Almas@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay range: $60 -$67.59 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:
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
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
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