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Scientist II
900 Ridgebury Road Ridgefield, CT 06877 US
Job Description
Duties:
- Execute lab work at a high level for new therapeutic modalities (e.g., peptides, oligonucleotides, virus, antibodies, non-viral delivery systems, etc.).
- Lead in implementing experimental studies to build product and process knowledge.
- Initiate and complete routine laboratory procedures independently and efficiently.
- Troubleshoot equipment and experiments effectively; solve scientific problems independently; operate lab equipment and oversee maintenance.
- Design and execute non-routine experiments with minimal supervision.
- Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking, and other tasks as needed.
- Present scientific findings independently in project team or department meetings.
- Actively participate in cross-functional teams/initiatives.
- Write protocols, SOPs, and technical reports independently, following company policies.
- Apply basic scientific principles and technology independently; perform literature searches and stay updated on relevant literature.
- Collect, analyze, and report data with high integrity and ethics; communicate work effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Write protocols, procedures, and technical documents; provide input for scientific reports.
- Understand relevant regulations, legal requirements, and company policies; apply this knowledge to ensure safe and compliant practices, manage risks, and maximize project success.
Skills:
- Experience with wet chemistry preparation methods, including buffers, mobile phases, and multi-component formulation preparation.
- Experience with traditional chromatography methods such as all modes of HPLC, Field Flow Fractionation (FFF/AF4), and SEC.
- Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate, interpret, and report technical data.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with NMR spectroscopy analysis (a plus).
- Experience with sub-micron particle sizing methodologies such as DLS or Flow Cam (a plus).
- Experience with fluorescent labeling, microscopy, and/or image analysis (a plus).
- Experience with biophysical testing (e.g., DNA/RNA isolation, electrophoresis, PCR) (a plus).
Education:
- Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience in a related field, or Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in a related field.
Pay Rate Range: $25-40/hr depending on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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