Senior Scientist - III

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Job description

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Scientist - III

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.
  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!
  
  Shakir Ahmed
  Sr. Recruiter
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  PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
  Pay Range : 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.
  
  Recent Recognitions:
  • One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
  • ClearlyRated Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
  • One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
  • Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS
  
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  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 or . 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.

American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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