Scientist
Job Description
A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Scientist.
Position type: Full-time– Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080 (ONSITE)
As Scientist, you will:
Job Description: The scientist will be a member of a team providing support for the early-stage pipeline of small molecule (SM) and protein therapeutics.
Primary responsibilities will include characterizing protein – SM interactions and protein – protein interactions using SPR and BLI. This will include (but is not limited to) assay development, hit characterization and ranking. The successful candidate has knowledge and experience in kinetic and affinity characterization binding assays using SPR instruments and/or BLI instrument. Additional experience with other biophysical techniques such as nanoDSF and TRIC/spectral shift as well as liquid handling systems.
The candidate will independently devise and implement creative scientific research through conducting laboratory experiments, planning detailed procedures for defined projects including timelines, milestones, methodological approaches, expected results and necessary resources; reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data and results; providing regular updates, documentation, on project results; collaborating with other scientists and keeping current with field of expertise, including literature and technology development. Additional responsibilities may include advising supervisors and colleagues in areas of expertise; participating in and international scientific meetings; providing scientific results that support the of publications, patents, or regulatory submissions and mentoring research associates and laboratory assistants.
Qualifications
A focus on kinetics and binding affinity characterization with experience using SPR and/or BLI instruments.
Proven track record of accomplishments (i.e., peer-reviewed publications and/or patents)
Demonstration of good lab practices, with particular attention to safety
Clear understanding of binding experiments as well as a general knowledge of related methods and data fitting computer applications.
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!
Lailun Sheikh
Phone: 412-763-1477
Lailun.Sheikh@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $40.00-$47.00 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 , 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
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