Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for an Associate Research Scientist Position type: Full-time, Contract Duration: 12 Months Location: Seattle, WA As an Associate Research Scientist, you will: Top Skills • B.S. in biological science, immunology or related discipline with 2+ years of relevant work experience (see below), industrial experience preferred. • Or M.S. with minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, but 2+ years is preferred. • 2+ years of direct cell culture experience. • Prior experience with cGxP and/or assay development is preferred. • Prior experience working as a team member is preferred. Summary The Potency Group within Cell Therapy Analytical Development is responsible for potency assay development and functional characterization for cell therapy products. The Associate Scientist will assist in developing state-of-the art potency assays that support the company portfolio of preclinical and clinical-stage cell therapies. A basic understanding of the design and development of functional assays is preferred. Knowledge with T cell biology is also preferred. The role calls for close collaboration with potency team members to ensure development of high-quality functional assays. Key Responsibilities • Assist in developments of fit-for-purpose potency and/or biological characterization assays for both early- or late-stage programs. • Works under minimal supervision for routine activities, such as experimental execution based on established protocols, data review and analysis. • Organize findings for effective and timely communication of data, draw appropriate conclusions and design next steps. • Maintain notebooks with detailed and timely documentation of protocols, study designs and results. • Responsible for setting up in vitro functional assays to measure T cell function. • Makes use of literature and organizational knowledge to solve/troubleshoot basic scientific development related problems. Qualifications & Experience B.S. in biological science, immunology or related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant work experience or M.S. with minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in T cell biology • Direct cell culture experience is required. • Technical experience with cell-based assay development is preferred. • Knowledge of cGxP requirements preferred. 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*: $45 - $56.97 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