Careers

The open position presents an exciting opportunity for a Scientist with life sciences education and experience to make substantial contributions to Research and Development projects in a rapidly growing leading biotech company. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that integrates expertise and experience of biologists, chemists, physicists and mechanical and electrical engineers. The candidate will support research and development of next generation consumable and instrumentation systems with focus on proteomic applications. This position reports to the Senior Director of R&D.

The Scientist must be efficient in performing the following examples of essential responsibilities. Note, that proficiency in sample prep and cell culture skills are a plus.

• Planning, execution, data analysis and documentation of experiments to prove feasibility of new ideas and concepts.
• Searching public data, including scientific literature and patents/patent application to support experimental strategy for the assigned projects.
• Presentation of results and conclusions; communicating in a timely and precise manner.
• Participation in prototype testing and assistance in assay migration, product development and commercialization efforts.
• Ability to understand and to follow Standard Operating Procedures to support day-to-day activities such as QC tests of instrumentation and reagents.
• Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
  • -Sample prep for the extraction of biomolecules (nucleic acids, proteins and metabolites) using Covaris AFA-technology and downstream processing for specified applications/assays.
  • -Analysis of biomolecules, such as quantification and quality assessment. This may include various established methods, including ELISA, mass spec, UV/VIS and fluorescent quantification, qPCR and RT-qPCR, SDS-PAGE and capillary electrophoresis, NGS library construction.
  • -Preparation of clinical specimens, such as whole blood, plasma, FFPE and fresh/frozen tissue, microbial cultures for downstream processing like sample prep, homogenization etc.

• Be a self-starter and need minimal daily supervision.
• Be able to work towards given goals and deadlines.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate solid analysis skills including Excel or MiniTab-based analysis and documentation, basic statistical knowledge.
• Have experience in basic molecular biology techniques, including PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, electrophoresis, protein or nucleic acid isolation and purification. NGS or LC-MS experience is a plus.
• Have knowledge about establishing and maintaining eukaryotic as well as prokaryotic cell culture.
• Possess a strong team spirit and willingness to work in an inter disciplinary group of scientists and engineers.

In addition to the essential responsibilities listed above, the employee may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• PhD or Master Degree with 3+ experience in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related life science.
• Experience in industrial settings and/or basic knowledge of document controlled development processes is a plus.

Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.

Supervises the activities of the production staff for the manufacture/assembly of instruments and accessories; this includes the entire manufacturing cycle – build, modification, test and validation. This position is considered a working supervisor in the Manufacturing department but will coordinate regularly with other groups in Operations, Customer Service, Engineering, R&D, and Field Service. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

The employee may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

• Spend 50% of the time assisting instrument assembly in addition to managerial responsibilities.
• Understands all aspects for instrument assembly.
• Leads and directs the work of other production personnel.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure product specifications are met.
• Verifies that the work area is clean, safe, and organized.
• Assists with keeping track of inventory levels. Plans and assigns work, trains employees on all product lines, verifies training records, and contributes to performance decisions, including disciplinary action if required.
• Helps verify that the team maintains high quality standards on all raw parts before and during each step of production as well as the finished products and its packaging.
• Assists with random secondary inspection to ensure production quality is met.
• Communicates with Engineering/QA when issues arise on the production floor.
• Assist engineering in the development, modification, and support of manufacturing procedures for product assembly, product testing and validation, and test equipment.

In addition to the essential responsibilities listed above, the employee may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• Must have High School diploma or its equivalent and related experience. Basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Must have very good communication skills. Ability to motivate and direct employees.
• Must have proven multi-tasking skills and the flexibility to change priorities quickly.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and internet programs.
• Must be able to follow instructions and established guidelines to perform the functions of the production area.
• Must have a sense of ownership, initiative, judgment, and responsibility.

Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.

Being part of Covaris offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing organization focused on ensuring customer success in the world of Life Sciences, Clinical Research and Diagnostics, and many more. With our class-leading technology, outstanding growth over the years, and a strong focus on innovation, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world of Biotechnology. Covaris continues to innovate pre-analytical sample preparation technologies to accelerate the pace of research and drug discovery with its proprietary and patented Adaptive Focused Acoustics™ (AFA) technology, which in turn, enables very high-throughput pre-analytical processes and extensively used across a wide array of applications in Genomics, Proteomics, Cell Biology and Drug Discovery, and Formulation.

Covaris, Inc. is an established, privately-owned biotechnology tools company headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA with global establishments. Covaris’ products improve pre-analytical sample preparation, throughput for every analytical laboratory enabling them to gain confidence in their data. We enable our customers across a wide array of discipline – from life sciences research to improving patient diagnostics, from solving complex analytical challenges to increasing laboratory productivity.

The position is ideal for a self-motivated individual with broad scientific background and experience as a sales manager within the life sciences. Ideal candidates will have a consultative selling background and significant experience calling on hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and biotech within the defined region. The successful candidate needs to be highly energetic and driven with a proven record of exceeding their targets.

The employee may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

• Lead the market development sales activities in assigned geography.
• Develop a pipeline to meet or exceed Territory revenue objectives.
• Schedule and perform product demonstrations.
• Manage and grow accounts including industrial, research facilities, hospitals and universities.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers to meet and exceed revenue objectives.
• Actively manage and grow your opportunities and contacts list within CRM
• Develop new business, grow existing business, and troubleshooting customer problems.
• Perform product installations and provide user training.
• Use your consultative selling skills to overcome and manage objections, and negotiate to obtain sales.
• Network and interface with internal colleagues to share information and best practices.
• Liaise between in-house R&D and key customers to develop applications and market opportunities.
• Contribute to overall company growth by attending national or international conferences and exhibitions.

In addition to the essential responsibilities listed above, the employee may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in the Life Sciences.
• Seasoned sales professional with two to five years capital scientific equipment sales experience.
• Experience with selling into hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotech with a focus on NGS and Oncology markets will be beneficial.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and implementation skills; proven analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable plans.
• In-depth knowledge of molecular biology and proteomics experience a plus.
• Experience performing product demonstrations, product installation and training.
• Critical thinking skills, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks and timelines
• Up to 50% travel.

Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.

Being part of Covaris offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing organization focused on ensuring customer success in the world of Life Sciences, Clinical Research and Diagnostics, and many more. With our class-leading technology, outstanding growth over the years, and a strong focus on innovation, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world of Biotechnology. Covaris continues to innovate pre-analytical sample preparation technologies to accelerate the pace of research and drug discovery with its proprietary and patented Adaptive Focused Acoustics™ (AFA) technology, which in turn, enables very high-throughput pre-analytical processes and extensively used across a wide array of applications in Genomics, Proteomics, Cell Biology and Drug Discovery, and Formulation.

Covaris, Inc. is an established, privately-owned biotechnology tools company headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA with global establishments. Covaris’ products improve pre-analytical sample preparation, throughput for every analytical laboratory enabling them to gain confidence in their data. We enable our customers across a wide array of discipline – from life sciences research to improving patient diagnostics, from solving complex analytical challenges to increasing laboratory productivity.

The position is ideal for a self-motivated individual with broad scientific background and experience as a sales manager within the life sciences. Ideal candidates will have a consultative selling background and significant experience calling on hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and biotech within the defined region. The successful candidate needs to be highly energetic and driven with a proven record of exceeding their targets.

The employee may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

• Lead the market development sales activities in assigned geography.
• Develop a pipeline to meet or exceed Territory revenue objectives.
• Schedule and perform product demonstrations.
• Manage and grow accounts including industrial, research facilities, hospitals and universities.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers to meet and exceed revenue objectives.
• Actively manage and grow your opportunities and contacts list within CRM
• Develop new business, grow existing business, and troubleshooting customer problems.
• Perform product installations and provide user training.
• Use your consultative selling skills to overcome and manage objections, and negotiate to obtain sales.
• Network and interface with internal colleagues to share information and best practices.
• Liaise between in-house R&D and key customers to develop applications and market opportunities.
• Contribute to overall company growth by attending national or international conferences and exhibitions.

In addition to the essential responsibilities listed above, the employee may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in the Life Sciences.
• Seasoned sales professional with two to five years capital scientific equipment sales experience.
• Experience with selling into hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotech with a focus on NGS and Oncology markets will be beneficial.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and implementation skills; proven analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable plans.
• In-depth knowledge of molecular biology and proteomics experience a plus.
• Experience performing product demonstrations, product installation and training.
• Critical thinking skills, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks and timelines
• 10% overnight travel.

Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.

Provides QA/QC leadership across all departments, giving input to senior management, for product and process improvements. Develops a strong culture of quality in the organization.

The employee may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

• Further develop and drive changes to a Quality Management System (QMS) that is compliant, effective, and quickly responds to the needs of a diverse and evolving product line
• Lead the upgrade of an organization and QMS to ISO certification and accommodate FDA level design and manufacturing
• Manage a group QA/QC professionals and mentor, motivate, and organize the teams
• Responsible for maintaining and improving a quality system for both US and European operations
• Manages quality assurance, quality control, supplier quality, incoming inspection, calibration, complaint handling, software validation, and document control
• Plan, coordinate and direct quality strategies for new and existing products, including raw materials, materials in process, and finished goods
• Direct investigations and implement corrective actions to resolve any complaints or non-compliance
• Be comfortable working with employees from all departments and interfacing with customers regarding quality plans and audits

In addition to the essential responsibilities listed above, the employee may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering
• 10+ years quality systems/regulatory compliance experience, preferably with in-vitro diagnostics or Life Sciences
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation, consumables, and/or reagents is a plus
• 5+ years managing a quality organization with a diverse product portfolio
• Expertise with ISO 9001 and GMP standards and practices
• Experience with and ability to develop process within an electronic quality management system (eQMS)
• Ability to implement, prioritize, and direct multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrates leadership ability and has excellent people management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.

It is an exciting time at Covaris Inc.! This is a customer facing role with the front-line support team for Covaris instruments in the United States, West Coast. The Engineer will be responsible for on-site service activities, documentation support, and service record keeping within the defined territory. This person may at times assist as a point of contact and problem-solver for technical support questions received by phone or email. The engineer will work with Technical Support, customers (internal and external), and other Field Service personnel to schedule travel and customer visits for on-site repair, installation, and preventative maintenance. This position will report to Director of Global Service. Welcome to Covaris!

The employee may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

• Performs all field service activities including, but not limited to, installation of instruments, on-site, and preventative maintenance visits. Communicates directly with each customer account for scheduling and follow-up. Communicates regularly with Territory Sales Managers regarding account activity.
• Maintains service records in Salesforce at the conclusion of each service case. As necessary, keeps track of warranty and service plans for every instrument and maintains account contact information.
• Diagnose customer maintenance issues, identifies service required, recommends the service to the customer, initiates service requests and orders using Salesforce, performs essential work to complete each service request, and follows up with account where required. Responsible for service reporting from the field service.
• Investigates, alongside the Engineering and Manufacturing teams, production and/or design problems with current inventory of instruments. Makes recommendations for modifications to design and manufacturing procedures as a result of field service support activities. Provides input and guidance for repair procedures. Suggests, develops, and edit SOP’s for service and repair.
• Develops and maintains technical notes and service manuals for customers.
• Works closely with inside and outside sales team to identify potential sales leads, and proactively communicates with sales team on escalated service issues.
• Position will be based in Northern California area and require up to 50% US travel

In addition to the essential responsibilities listed above, the employee may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• At least a 2-year degree in an Engineering or Technical discipline. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication
• Interest and ability to work with customers via phone, email or face-to-face.
• 5+ years of experience in an Engineering, Manufacturing, or Service environment, preferably in a technical service organization.
• Familiar with electronic testing procedures, mechanical repair, and maintenance of motion system.
• Experience with advanced measurement tools, such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes a plus
• Instrument assembly/disassembly skills and knowledge
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce.
• Ability to work individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively manage and travel in a large geography (United States).
• Must be detail oriented.

Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.

The Field Applications Scientist – Automation will be responsible for developing and delivering Covaris sample prep solutions to streamline and automate customers high-throughput workflows. Working closely with Sales and Business Development, the candidate will help identify and deliver long term workflow solutions for customers, deliver protocols, application notes, publications, and other marketing collaterals. This position is a member of the Sales Team and will also collaborate with Marketing, R&D and Engineering.

We are looking for motivated individual who is curious and inquisitive, with an ability to understand and present complex workflows in a simplified manor to customers, as well as across departments within Covaris.

This interdisciplinary, multi-faceted position offers an exciting opportunity to support, shape, and promote our successful, innovative sample prep solutions using our proprietary AFA^® technology. The position offers a prominent level of interactivity and responsibility in a growing company, and the opportunity to work as part of a strong international team.

This position is ideal for an individual with liquid-handler automation expertise, NGS workflow experience, along with strong presentation and communication skills both internally and customer facing.

The employee may be required to perform all, or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

• Technical point of reference for Covaris automation pre-/post-sales customer communications activities and customer training, with an ability to leverage these interactions for marketing collateral.
• Familiar with widely used NGS technology platforms including Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, PacBio, etc.
• Knowledgeable in automating NGS library preparation workflows
• Familiar with FFPE (Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded) flash-frozen tissues, DBS and cell lines.
• Be the point of contact for voice-of-customer (VOC) and product requirements, with a focus on both applications and Covaris next-gen AFA-TUBE consumables.
• Lead identification and evaluation of modern technologies or instrumentation (i.e., Duplex-Seq, Methyl-Seq, NovaSeq) related to bioanalytical research and identify technical challenges and business development opportunities for Covaris.
• Provide technical support, expertise, and insight into customer needs.
• Assist Sales and Business Development by being the technical liaison in the pre-sales assessment of new applications for Covaris’ AFA® (Adaptive Focused Acoustics) technology.
• Maintain records of customer contacts and support in Salesforce-CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
• Build, categorize, and maintain a library of frequently asked questions pertaining to all Company instruments and supported applications.
• Maintain and update protocols, presentation and the library of high-throughput and automation publications pertaining to the use of Covaris technology.
• Learn and be able to troubleshoot Covaris instruments for basic mechanical operation and software issues (SonoLab).
• Work in the R&D/Applications lab both independently and with colleagues to generate applications and technical notes.
• Represent Covaris at tradeshow or seminar events, local and/or national, including demonstrations.
• Work with the global sales team and support the sales team with presentations, demonstrations, and communications.

• Required formal education: Biology, Genetics, Analytical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related fields (PhD preferred)
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in automation and NGS
• Critical thinking skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be necessary, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks and timelines.
• Understanding of applied statistics and familiarity with design of experiments.
• Microsoft Office skills. MATLAB or Python previous experience would be considered a plus.
• Must be detail oriented and highly motivated.
• Oral presentation skills.

The position is remote however Massachusetts proximity is preferred.

Travel: up to 50%, primarily USA

Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.

The position is ideal for a talented, results-oriented individual with a proven record of ideating, creating and implementing strategic, cost effective, integrated digital marketing & advertising programs for global B2C & B2B companies in the life sciences domain. The ideal Group Marketing Manager will also be responsible for leading a marketing communications team will need to ensure growth in outbound marketing parameters such as, brand awareness, visibility, and conversion. The successful candidate needs to be a creative and resourceful team player to work closely with departments at Covaris including but not limited to Product Marketing, Sales, Applications, R&D, and Operations

The employee may be required to perform all, or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

For Covaris USA and Covaris Europe:

• Lead the Marketing Communications team to:
  • Ideate and develop digital marketing campaigns including creation of marketing materials, product positioning and messaging, and video marketing.
  • Develop and implement automated digital marketing campaigns with respective product managers utilizing marketing automation tools to increase and/or optimize Marketing Qualified Leads and establish smooth communication channels to align with commercial team members.
  • Plan, organize, execute and manage events including tradeshows, scientific conferences, sales training sessions and other corporate events.
  • Plan, create, produce and track product advertising, sales promotion, public relations, website, videos, and social media.
  • Develop and maintain corporate website in conjunction with Product Management.
  • Measure, report and optimize marketing campaigns.
  • Develop brand guidelines and ensure consistent adherence to guidelines for all marketing materials and activities.
  • Develop and execute email campaigns in conjunction with business, sales and product management.
  • Work with responsible personnel for creation and management of critical outbound marketing content (presentations, brochures, product sheets, application sheets, technical notes, case studies, white papers, web content, newsletters, signage, ads and other necessary sales tools)
  • Develop and execute online promotional strategies that include search engine optimization, PPC, programmatic displays, keyword search, and social media.
• Responsible for strategic direction and execution of all external communications.
• Work to develop and maintain Covaris branding and visual identity guidelines.
• Support highly visible projects, including: product launch campaign development, product and corporate branding initiatives, national/international tradeshows, and internal communications.
• Ability to work on concurrent projects which require both strategic thinking as well as tactical execution.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and prioritize workflows based on the critical business requirements
• Perform other duties necessary to support and grow the Covaris business.

In addition to the essential responsibilities listed above, the employee may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Science, Marketing, Business, Communications or a related discipline.
• 5 years plus of B2B Digital Marketing and Communications experience in the life sciences required. Hands on research experience in an academic or industry life sciences laboratory preferred. Previous management experience preferred.
• Experience with platforms such as: Pardot marketing automation, SalesForce CRM, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Bigtincan sales enablement program, videos as one channel of digital marketing, and customer satisfaction surveys.
• Ability to “hit the ground running”, take charge, strong and independent initiative, outstanding organizational skills, project management abilities, writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and implementation skills; proven analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable plans.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Cross-functional collaboration expertise.
• Exceptional skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Adobe and Photoshop.
• Experience with creative concept development, art direction, storyboarding and message development for creative design work
• Occasionally travel to domestic conferences

Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.

Being part of Covaris offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing organization focused on ensuring customer success in the world of Life Sciences, Clinical Research and Diagnostics, and many more. With our class-leading technology, outstanding growth over the years, and a strong focus on innovation, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world of Biotechnology. Covaris continues to innovate pre-analytical sample preparation technologies to accelerate the pace of research and drug discovery with its proprietary and patented Adaptive Focused Acoustics™ (AFA) technology, which in turn, enables very high-throughput pre-analytical processes and extensively used across a wide array of applications in Genomics, Proteomics, Cell Biology and Drug Discovery, and Formulation.

Covaris, Inc. is an established, privately-owned biotechnology tools company headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA with global establishments. Covaris’ products improve pre-analytical sample preparation, throughput for every analytical laboratory enabling them to gain confidence in their data. We enable our customers across a wide array of discipline – from life sciences research to improving patient diagnostics, from solving complex analytical challenges to increasing laboratory productivity.

The position is ideal for a self-motivated individual with broad scientific background and experience as a sales manager within the life sciences. Ideal candidates will have a consultative selling background and significant experience calling on hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and biotech within the defined region. The successful candidate needs to be highly energetic and driven with a proven record of exceeding their targets.

The employee may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

• Lead the market development sales activities in assigned geography.
• Develop a pipeline to meet or exceed Territory revenue objectives.
• Schedule and perform product demonstrations.
• Manage and grow accounts including industrial, research facilities, hospitals and universities.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers to meet and exceed revenue objectives.
• Actively manage and grow your opportunities and contacts list within CRM
• Develop new business, grow existing business, and troubleshooting customer problems.
• Perform product installations and provide user training.
• Use your consultative selling skills to overcome and manage objections, and negotiate to obtain sales.
• Network and interface with internal colleagues to share information and best practices.
• Liaise between in-house R&D and key customers to develop applications and market opportunities.
• Contribute to overall company growth by attending national or international conferences and exhibitions.

In addition to the essential responsibilities listed above, the employee may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in the Life Sciences.
• Seasoned sales professional with two to five years capital scientific equipment sales experience.
• Experience with selling into hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotech with a focus on NGS and Oncology markets will be beneficial.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and implementation skills; proven analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable plans.
• In-depth knowledge of molecular biology and proteomics experience a plus.
• Experience performing product demonstrations, product installation and training.
• Critical thinking skills, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks and timelines
• 10 -15% overnight travel, primarily within 2 hours of the NYC area.

Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.