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Scientist II

Ridgefield, CT 06877

Posted: 03/19/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 618353 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Duties:    
  • Design, plan, and execute in vitro experiments in an independent manner to achieve defined objectives. Independently initiate and carry out the studies as a team player under manager’s direction.
  • Draw conclusions from experiments and apply knowledge to interrogate target biology.
  • Operate in a highly organized fashion in terms of goal setting and delivery for multiple simultaneous experiments/tasks.
  • Independent execution of routine experiments and independent application of basic scientific principles.
  • Collaborate within the lab/group and work together with the team for larger experiments requiring assistance.
  • Communicate experimental results and present data at cross-functional meetings. May give oral presentations at external meetings.
  • Efficient, organized, and meticulous record keeping and tracking of experiments in accordance with SOPs, policies, and electronic workbook rules.

Skills:
  • Two+ years of experience in related scientific discipline is desired.
  • Experience with cell culture techniques and molecular biology techniques including but not limited to Western blot, qRT-PCR, ELISA, FACS, enzyme inhibition assays, viability assays, functional screening assays of biologics, 2D & 3D culture systems of primary mouse and/or human cells
  • Strong understanding of basic biology and immunology, preferentially with emphasis on tumor and tumor-immune biology.
  • Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative research environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to propose, articulate and evaluate scientific ideas and data.
  • The ability to prioritize responsibilities and be comfortable with ambiguity, changing direction and priorities.
  • Complies with all applicable regulations and ensures that work performed in the area(s) of responsibility is conducted in a safe and compliant manner.

Education:    
  • Education (Minimum level seeking and/or what you are seeking for a degree):
  • Bachelor’s degree with three+ years of experience in related scientific discipline, preferably in the Biopharmaceutical/Biotech industry, or Master’s degree. PhD applicants will not be considered.



Pay rate range: $30-41/hr depending on experience 

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.