Scientist

Are you an experienced Scientist with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you Our client is seeking an experienced Scientist to work at their company in Cambridge, MA. Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated automation scientist to join the Data, AI and Genome Sciences group at client. We are focused on remaining at the forefront of this fast-paced, exciting field and are always looking for innovative minds. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Successful candidates will become part of a creative and flexible team that utilizes cutting-edge automation and science to support the discovery and interrogation of Client medicines. Successful candidates will focus on the operation of automated systems and associated instrumentation. Candidates for the position must support parallel projects and multi-task daily. Experience with automated liquid handlers, detectors, and robots is required. Critical to success will be the ability to design experiments, interpret and track results, and utilize this information for automated workflow development and optimization . Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to follow established protocols, validate new protocols and show attention to detail. The candidate is expected to participate in preparation of automated systems and associated instrumentation for the execution of automated workflows. Monitoring executing automation systems is crucial with the ability for system and instrument level error recovery. Qualifications: An associates degree in engineering or Life Sciences with a minimum of 4 years of experience in laboratory automation in academia, pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry OR bachelor's degree/Master's degree in engineering or life sciences with 2 years of experience in laboratory automation in academia, pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry. The candidate will have experience with some of the following techniques and instrumentation: Automated wet lab assay execution. Assay validation and optimizatio n. Microsoft Office, LabView , introductory python skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills ​Experience with liquid handler and robotic arms. Instruments that are routinely used; Biomek, Combi, BlueWasher, Cytomat, Precise, Staubli, WDII, Pherastar, Echo, Hamilton.