Associate Research Scientist

Innova Solutions; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Research Scientist, where you'll play a crucial role in advancing oncology drug discovery. This position offers the opportunity to develop and optimize cellular assays, manage a vital cell line collection, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. With a focus on innovation and excellence, your contributions will directly impact the discovery pipeline of novel molecules. If you are passionate about scientific research and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you. Enjoy a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Health saving account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Short term and Long term Disability

Accident & Critical illness coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience managing cell line operations.
• Strong hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and assay development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize cellular assays for novel compounds.
• Manage departmental cell collection and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Experimental design

Data analysis

Aseptic technique

Cell assay development

Prioritization skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular/Cell Biology

Tools

Benchling

Mosaic

SharePoint

Job description

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:

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!
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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/

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