Invitro Biology Lab Support Scientist

Akkodis is seeking an Invitro Biology Lab Support Scientist for a 12-month contract job with a client in Cambridge, MA. You will focus on the Discovery and Optimization of Small Molecule Leads in Drug Pipeline. The Cell Biology group within the In Vitro Biology department supports small molecule characterizations through robust cell-based assays. You will integrate automated systems, adhering to NIH and Company guidelines, and managing data effectively to enhance the assays' efficiency, accuracy, and overall success. Rate Range: $40.00/hour to $60.00/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Invitro Biology Lab Support Scientist job responsibilities include: • Conduct cell-based assays specifically designed for small molecule screening aimed at lead identification and optimization. • Prepare buffers required for various laboratory processes and experiments. • Utilize sterile Tissue Culture techniques to propagate viable cells and create assay plates for further experimentation. • Dilute compounds using the Echo acoustic liquid handler and modifying Echo protocols when necessary to ensure accurate dilutions. • Create protocols, operate liquid handlers, and plate readers essential for cell-based readouts, including, but not limited to Tecan Fluent, Thermo Inspire, Liquid Handlers (Echo, Tempest, Apricot, and Pherastar) • Process integration and automated systems to perform assay steps across multi-day experiments, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. • Validate assays by adhering to the guidelines established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). • Process management of compound plate maps and plate data in Abase and Genedata to effectively organize and manage experiment data. • Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assay steps, and robotic procedures. • Data management in an electronic notebook (Benchling) to maintain detailed and organized records of all experiments and findings. Desired Qualifications: • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in clinical or life sciences, Masters degree preferred. • Four to six years of experience required conducting cell-based assays for small molecule screening • Experience in Drug Discovery. If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance