Senior Scientist - III

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Scientist - III

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Job Title : Scientist - III

Location : Cambridge, Massachusetts

Duration : 24+ Months

Responsibilities :

The candidate will perform functional assays with iPS-derived human microglia and help develop brain organoid model systems to identify and validate neuroimmune drug targets.

The candidate will be part of a dynamic and challenging early discovery research environment that is based at our Research Labs in Cambridge, MA.

The Scientist will report into the GS Neuro-Immunology iPSC disease modeling group lead and will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.

This is a hands-on position. The ideal candidate shall have excellent lab skills, strong documentation skills, ability to analyze and summarize data to draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

The responsibilities of this Scientist role include but are not limited to :

• Formulate and execute assay protocols to enable readouts with iPSC-derived microglial cells, tri-culture, and brain organoid models in collaboration with experimental scientists within and outside DAGS.
• Work with cross-functional teams including disease area biologists, pharmacologists, and chemists to develop and implement functional assay readouts to validate neuroimmune drug targets.
• Effectively communicate and present data to a diverse group of scientists including senior managers.

Qualifications :

• Candidate with MS with 8+ or PhD with 2+ years of experience in molecular / cellular biology or related biological fields.
• Possess excellent communication skills with ability to present clear scientific data and project updates to a diverse group of scientists.
• Experience working in collaborative research environments to advance scientific projects.

Preferred :

• Experience with human stem cell culture, genetic / genomic manipulations (CRISPR), biochemical assays, and automation applied to high throughput screening approaches are needed.
• Previous experience working on drug discovery projects.
• Experience in the field of Neuroscience or Immunology.
• Experience in electrophysiological recordings is a plus.

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.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS :

Pay Range : $45 - $48 per hour on W2

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.

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.

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Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.

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