Research Associate I (Temporary/Contractor) at Inovio in San Diego, California

Job Description:

About INOVIO
INOVIO is a biotechnology company focused on rapidly bringing to market precisely designed DNA medicines to treat and protect people from infectious diseases, cancer, and diseases associated with HPV. INOVIO is the first and only company to have clinically demonstrated that a DNA medicine can be delivered directly into cells in the body via a proprietary smart device to produce an efficacious, robust and tolerable immune response. Partners and collaborators include Advaccine, ApolloBio Corporation, AstraZeneca, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)/Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND)/Department of Defense (DOD), HIV Vaccines Trial Network, International Vaccine Institute (IVI), Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC), National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Ology Bioservices, the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, Plumbline Life Sciences, Regeneron, Richter-Helm BioLogics, Roche/Genentech, Thermo Fisher Scientific, University of Pennsylvania, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, and The Wistar Institute. For more information, visit www.inovio.com.
Job summary
INOVIO is seeking to fill two positions for Research Associate I (RAI). The RAI works under general and specific direction in performing a spectrum of techniques in both cell culture and immunology. The RAI works collaboratively and independently in the lab, solves problems, completes required documentation, and performs general lab duties.
Essential job functions and duties
- Independently perform humoral or cellular immunology assays.
- Collaboratively assist others with immunology assays.
- Perform blood and tissue sampling.
- Present experimental results in departmental and/or company meetings as required.
- Ensure proper documentation and record keeping is completed as required.
- Perform duties while adhering to corporate policies and SOPs.
- Perform general lab duties, such as reagents prep, stocking supplies, equipment maintenance, cleaning, and shipping and receiving.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, preferably in immunology, cell or molecular biology, or bioengineering.
- 0-1 year of research experience within an academic or industry lab.
- Previous experience performing immunological assays and handling human biological samples is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and complete assignments within the established timeline.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.
Disclaimer
INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. In keeping with our policy, INOVIO will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job titles the most qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, creed, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
A current US work authorization is required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. INOVIO offers an attractive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Important notice to employment businesses/agencies
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