Scientist II

Job Title: Scientist II
Location: Ridgefield, CT
Type: Contract
Compensation: $30 -$40.00
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 40 hrs/week

Overview

Leading pharmaceutical company looking for an experienced Scientist II. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s Degree with 2-3 years experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.

Responsibilities

• Independently initiates and completes routine in vivo studies efficiently, with minimal supervision. Interprets experimental outcomes and recommends appropriate follow-up.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency supporting the development and validation of rodent models for cardiometabolic diseases.
• Applies basic scientific principles with minimal guidance; performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols.
• Proposes new ideas and technologies, builds support, and implements improvements based on scientific and technical expertise and an understanding of the drug discovery and development process.
• Independently operates and maintains laboratory equipment and troubleshoots issues effectively.
• Communicates work effectively, both orally and in writing; contributes to protocols, procedures, and technical reports; and provides input for scientific reports.
• Records, analyzes, and reports data with a high level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Complies with applicable regulations and performs all work safely; maintains accurate records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
• Contributes to design and execution of in vivo studies relevant to cardio-renal metabolic diseases (kidney injury, cardiovascular and metabolic driven cardio-renal dysfunction).
• Performs dosing procedures (oral gavage, IP/IV/SC injections), physiological monitoring, and sample collection (blood, urine, tissues).
• Conducts functional assessments, such as blood pressure measurements, echocardiography support, telemetry, metabolic cage studies, and renal function assays.
• Processes and analyzes biological samples, including histology, biomarker assays, qPCR, ELISA, and other molecular or biochemical readouts.
• Maintains high-quality documentation, including study protocols, animal records, raw data, and reports compliant with internal and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates cross functionally with pharmacology, pathology, bioanalytics, and therapeutic area biology teams to interpret data and refine study designs.
• Ensures compliance with IACUC protocols, ethical animal care standards, and institutional guidelines.
• Contributes to scientific discussions, presents data at team meetings, and supports preparation of internal reports and external publications.
• Requires moderate physical activity to perform work in the vivarium and laboratory, including standing for extended durations, working under a biosafety hood, bending, lifting up to 20 lbs, squatting, pushing/pulling, and reaching.
• Requires daily handling and restraint of small laboratory animals (rats, mice; >50 at a time), often within a specified timeframe.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory, eye, hand, and foot protection.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and support weekend work as needed.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree with 2-3 years experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.
• Understanding of physiology, pharmacology, and disease mechanisms relevant to cardio-renal biology.
• Experience with dosing procedures (oral gavage, IP/IV/SC injections), physiological monitoring, and sample collection.
• Proficiency in processing and analyzing biological samples, including histology, biomarker assays, qPCR, ELISA, and other molecular or biochemical readouts.
• Strong documentation skills, including study protocols, animal records, raw data, and reports.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and support weekend work as needed.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interpret and present scientific data effectively.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.