Assoc Research Scientist
Hays

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an Assoc Research Scientist in Cambridge, MA.

Role Description

The newly developed NTRC is dedicated to the discovery of new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease as well as rare diseases that affect both adults and children. We are looking for a candidate who is interested in learning advanced cell culture approaches including iPSC technology and automating these approaches to accelerate the discovery of new medicines for neurodegeneration.

Responsibilities:
• 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.

Skills & Requirements

Minimum Requirements
• 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.
• Fast learner, adaptable and able to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.

Preferred Additional Qualifications and Experience
• 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

Must Have List
• BS in an engineering discipline (biomedical, robotics, computer science or related field) with 1-3 years' experience programming and maintaining lab automation.
• 2+ years of programming experience in Python or C#.
• 2+ years of experience automating bioassay workflows screenings or cell culture.
• 2+ years of experience with Cell Culture experience.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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