Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for an Associate Research Scientist
Position type: Full-time- Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Cambridge, MA
As an Associate Research Scientist you will:
Work with scientists to develop, optimize and implement automated workflows for iPSC maintenance, differentiation and maintenance of differentiated neurons
Work with scientists to develop, optimize and implement automated workflows for disease modelling, target identification and therapeutic profiling
Perform lab automation operations including protocol design, run set up and break down, error recovery, point-teaching etc.
Assist scientists with operation of automation platform, providing training and error-recovery support as needed.
Manage equipment scheduling, routine and preventative maintenance, and lab consumables inventory.
Perform and record quality control tests of platform instruments such as liquid handlers, imagers, and plate readers.
Assist in maintaining data management platform.
The ideal candidate will have:
BS in an engineering discipline (biomedical, robotics, computer science or related field) with 1-3 years' experience programming and maintaining lab automation.
or Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Physics with 2+ years of relevant automation experience
Experience with liquid handling platforms such as Hamilton Microlab Vantage/STAR, Beckman Biomek i5/i7, Tecan Fluent etc.
Experience working with service engineers to troubleshoot and maximize system uptime.
Knowledgeable in instrument qualification processes.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with cell culture and routine molecular biology techniques
Hands-on experience applying lab automation to support screening or stem cell related workflows
Experience with lab automation scheduling software and robotic systems such as HighRes Cellario, Hamilton's Venus
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.
*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.
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