Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an Research Associate, Position type: Full time Contract Duration: 12+ months Location: Seattle, WA As an Research Associate, you will: Summary: Responsibilities: * Propose and execute high quality laboratory experiments with guidance from senior team members. * Support projects that are immediately relevant to company milestones in a fast-paced environment. * Identify and troubleshoot problems in creative ways. * Learn and execute SOPs to produce critical reagents. * Communicate results to supervisor and project teams and propose innovative solutions to scientific challenges. * Uses technical writing skills to generate reports and documents in a timely manner. * Assumes accountability for electronic lab notebook documentation, ensuring experimental methods and results are recorded timely, accurately and consistently, and according to established formats. * Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation. * Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA). * Makes recommendations and acts as appropriate to keep the lab a safe environment for all team members, including regular housekeeping tasks. * Maintains a clean and organized personal and communal lab space. * Adheres to Seattle policies and supports management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner. Education Requirement: * Bachelor's Degree - BS in Biological/Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related field. Experience: * Min. 2 years. Knowledge, Skills or Ability: * Strong analytical ability. * Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting * Very good organization skills with excellent attention to detail. * Proficient in basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.). * Knowledge of basic laboratory skills (e.g. pipetting, sterile technique) * Experience with handling and purifying nucleic acids and proteins. * Experience with assay or technology development. * Familiarity with next-generation sequencing platforms, PCR, automated liquid handling systems * Ability to work safely within the lab and take appropriate actions to ensure lab safety. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen ability to listen to directions and company goals and execute them effectively. * Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all organizational levels. 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! Deeksha Gupta Team Lead - Recruitment (+1) 213-788-7669 [Deeksha.gupta@innovasolutions.com]{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $34 - $36 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 l