Scientist - II (Associate) - PA/NJ Only

Company: Innova
Location: Lansdale
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Scientist - II (Associate)

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Position type: Full-time Contract, potential contract to hire
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446
Shift : 8-5 M-F, every other weekend 8-12

As a Scientist - II (Associate) , your responsibilities

The successful candidate will join the protein expression and purification team in the department of Infectious Diseases and Vaccines (IDVax).
This team generates critical protein reagents for internal IDVax programs in support of target discovery and validation in the early discovery space.
The primary focus for this position will be large-scale (up to 10 L) expression of recombinant proteins and virus-like particles (VLPs) by transient transfection of suspension mammalian cells across multiple expression systems, including shake flask and WAVE bioreactor technology.
The candidate will report into a lead scientist in the expression group and work closely and coordinate with the protein purification and characterization group.


Required Skills: Solid foundation in sterile, aseptic technique and sterile cell culture.
Experience working in a biosafety cabinet (BSC) for sterile cell culture.
Experience with mammalian cell culture, including passaging cells, cell counting, determining cell density and dilutions.
Experience with recombinant protein expression by transient transfection of mammalian cells.
Proficiency in protein characterization techniques including SDS-PAGE, Western blot analysis, and UV-VIS spectroscopy.
Detailed electronic notebook recordkeeping and meticulous maintenance of lab consumable and DNA inventories required.
The successful candidate should have excellent organization and communication skills. Candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.


Preferred Skills: Experience with suspension mammalian cell cultures preferred.
Experience with large-scale (up to 10L) cell culture and bioreactor technology, including WAVE bioreactor systems, preferred.
Experience with cell culture analyzers, including the BioProfile FLEX analyzer.
Experience developing optimized expression conditions for hard to express proteins, including multimeric proteins.
Minimum/Preferred Education Requirements:
MS in biology, biochemistry or related scientific field with 1-2yrs of experience. Or BS in biology, biochemistry or related scientific field with 3 or more years of relevant post-graduation work experience in a scientific setting, with preference given to industrial 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.

Thank you!
Rajesh Chitrada
Rajesh.Chitrada@innovasolutions.com
(+1) 213 - 797 - 4291

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: Between $50.00/hr. to $53.45/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 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 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.


Thank you!
Best regards,.

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