Bench Scientist
American Cybersystems, Inc.

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Bench Scientist

Position type: Full-time Contract

Duration: 18 months Contract

Location: Cambridge, MA

As a Bench Scientist, you will:

Key Responsibilities:

What You Will Achieve

BioMedicine Design group (BMD) is seeking a creative and driven Scientist to join our efforts in the development of novel RNA therapeutic platforms. The candidate will play an essential role in providing molecular biology expertise and contribute to innovation in engineering and development of the next generation RNA therapeutics such as circRNA, saRNA and others. This candidate will work in a dynamic group of innovative scientists to push the boundary of RNA design, stability and translation efficiency. This candidate will have a background in RNA Biology. They will be self-motivated, demonstrate intellectual curiosity and thrive in a collaborative setting. They will be proficient in molecular cloning, developing and implementing molecular biology as well as biochemical strategies to support creative RNA design, structural and functional evaluation for an array of therapeutic applications.

How You Will Achieve

• Explore and identify new RNA design strategies to develop circular and other RNA molecules expressing genes of interest
• Drive technology innovation: design and implement molecular biology and NGS based experimental strategies to enable small scale analysis of RNAs
• Proactively collaborate and coordinate cross-functional project activities including evaluation of emerging technologies
• Support and RNA production and plasmid vector cloning as needed to evaluate novel designs
• Demonstrate scientific curiosity, adaptable to a fast-changing technology space and excellent communication
• Develop and maintain working relationships across multidisciplinary teams in BMD and other therapeutic discovery and research teams
• Routinely provide updates at project meetings and proactive record-keeping

Qualifications

• BS with 2-3 years or MS with 0-1 years of relevant experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques like qPCR/dPCR, RNA production and QC, NGS-based methods, cell culture, and molecular cloning
• Experience in gene therapy, RNA therapeutics and LNP delivery is highly desired

Hard Skills:

Molecular Biology RNA Techniques

qPCR or dPCR

NGS Methods

Soft Skills (preferred)

Demonstrate Team setting

Problem solving

Scientific Curious (open to changes in day2day, open to learning)

Suhail Ahmed

Email: Suhail.Ahmed@innovasolutions.com

Phone - 678-834-8320

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $35 - $42 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.

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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