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Job Title: Scientist II

Location: Ridgefield, CT

Duration: 24 Months

Description:

The successful candidate, with a demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment, will work within the Disease Positioning 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 2D and 3D cellular assays using primary human cells
• Execute relevant cellular/molecule functional assays (ELISA, PCR, 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, PCR, 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.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $38.50 - $41.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ridgefield, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Molecular biology: 1 year (Required)
• Cell culture: 1 year (Required)
• ELISA: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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