Associate Research Scientist

Company: Innova
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 8, 2025

Job Description:

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for an Associate Research Scientist

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Position type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 12 months
Location: Cambridge, MA

As an Associate Research Scientist, you will:

Job Description:
Will contribute to our discovery pipeline from the bench by taking responsibility for developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting cellular assays to characterize and advance novel molecules of interest.
Responsible for managing the departmental cell collection.
Working both independently and collaboratively to support cutting-edge Oncology drug discovery biology programs & the departmental cell collection.
Developing and executing mechanistic in vitro cellular assays to characterize mechanism of action of novel compounds.
Managing the departmental cell collection including inventory management, cell line registration, collection, distribution, and cell line validation.
Maintaining detailed and organized records of protocols and experimental results.
Collaborating cross-functionally with other team members to advance programs.
Analysing, interpreting, and presenting experimental data in team meetings.


The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular/Cell Biology, or a related discipline, with 3-5 years of direct experience managing the day-to-day operations of a cell line collection.
Experience with data & inventory management systems including Benchling, Mosaic, and SharePoint.
Exceptional workload planning, prioritization, organizational, and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
Strong hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture including expertise in aseptic technique, culture optimization, cell counting, cryopreservation, and validation methods.
Experience in experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, and a range of biology skill sets including in vitro cell assay development, plate-based assays, Western blotting, ELISA/MSD, transfections, lentiviral transductions, siRNA/shRNA/CRISPR, qPCR, and viability assays


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!
Aritra Roy
4702230481
Aritra.Roy@innovasolutions.com

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $ 48.00 - $ 49.00 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 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.

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