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Scientist II
900 Ridgebury Road Ridgefield, CT 06877 US
Job Description
Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated scientist at the Scientist II level to join our Immunology and Respiratory Disease Department located in Ridgefield, CT. The successful candidate, with a demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment, will work within the Translational Biology group to develop in vitro cellular models relevant to fibrotic diseases. Candidate will work in a highly collaborative group and will support research projects that aim deliver innovative drug concepts for clinical development.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Work with lab managers and team members to plan and execute cellular assays using primary human cells. Experience with 2D and 3D cultures is a plus.
• Execute relevant cellular/molecule functional assays (ELISA, TaqMan qPCR, color-metric based assays etc.) and cell-based imaging with minimal supervision.
• Perform literature searches and extract relevant information from published protocols and implements them; demonstrate the ability to interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up.
• Effectively communicate work orally and in writing; independently complete high quality work notebook and contribute to writing protocols and provide input for scientific reports; demonstrate agility in learning new techniques and adaptability to a matrixed work culture.
• Work in a collaborative manner with other members in the department; participate in cross departmental project teams when needed.
• Report and treat data with a high level of integrity and ethics; comply with applicable regulations, perform all work in a safe manner; maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.
Skills:
• Previous hands-on experience in tissue culture is a must (primary human cell culture experience is a plus).
• Practical experience in basic molecular assays such as RNA isolation, qPCR, and/or ELISA is preferred.
• Practical experience or knowledge in imaging based cellular assay (i.e., immunofluorescence, live-cell imaging) is a plus.
• Proficient with basic analysis software such as Excel (must) and GraphPad Prism (preferred).
• Strong ability to work in a matrix environment.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience or Master’s Degree in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or equivalent experience in related field.
Pay Rate Range: $30-40/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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