Scientist II
900 Ridgebury Road Ridgefield, CT 06877 US
Job Description
Duties:
- Initiates and completes routine in vivo studies in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the ability to interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up.
- Demonstrates technical ability to assist in the design and execution of non-routine experiments in the context of obesity in vivo models and conducts exploratory experiments under supervision.
- Applies basic scientific principles with minimal guidance; performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols.
- Proposes, gains support for, and implements new ideas and technologies from individual’s knowledge of science and technology and understanding of drug discovery and development process.
- Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively.
- Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provide input for scientific reports.
- Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics.
- Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; maintains proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
Skills:
- Apply knowledge of basic theory and scientific principles of obesity for conducting in vivo research.
- Experience in routine routes of rodent dosing (i.v., i.p., p.o., s.c., and i.m.), health monitoring, and sample collection.
- Proven problem-solving ability.
- Ability to contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of non-routine experiments with minimal supervision and assist to the implementation of experimental approaches that contribute to department goals.
- Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provide input for scientific reports.
- Proficiency with computers and data analysis software.
- Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.
Education:
- Master’s Degree with 0 years experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.
Pay Rate Range: $30-41/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience
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