Job Details
Posted 2 October, 2026
Job Id: 631036
Scientist III Stem Cell-derived Chronic Kidney Disease Models
Job Description
Duties:
* Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent, efficient, and timely manner, without supervision. Interprets the outcome of those experiments and proposes appropriate follow-up independently; troubleshoots effectively.
* Designs and executes non-routine cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays based on literature analyses; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision.
* Independently applies basic scientific principles, performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from literature and published protocols, attends scientific meetings, and keeps abreast of literature in own field.
* Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment and maintenance; troubleshoots effectively.
* Proposes new experiments/technologies based on science as well as overall understanding of drug discovery/development process; Demonstrates expertise in field and contributes to training technicians and junior level scientists
* Communicates and defends their own work in the context of team and department goals effectively both orally and in writing; writes protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provides input for scientific reports.
* Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics. Maintains accurate and up-to-date electronic lab notebooks.
* Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe and compliant manner; maintaining proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
Skills:
* Experience in aseptic mammalian tissue culture techniques and basic molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, transfection is required. Experimental design, execution, and interpretation in these areas will be required.
* Experience in human pluripotent stem cell culture is desired.
* Proven problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn. Ability to evaluate new technologies and assist in incorporating them into our research.
* Written and verbal communication skills: concise and accurate reporting of technical data and information
* Proficiency with computers and data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
* Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.
Education:
* Master’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline or Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.
* Supplemental technical courses in area of expertise
* Ability to operate laboratory equipment with independence
* Ability to draft technical reports
* Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
* Concise and accurate reporting of technical data and interpretation thereof
* Proven problem-solving ability
* Able to act for supervisor in his/her absence
* Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations
Max PR: 32.71/hr
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