Scientist III

Scientist III - Stem cell-derived chronic kidney disease models

Location: Ridgefield, CT (On-site)

Duration: Contract till Oct 2028 with possibility to extend

Pay Rate: $53/hr on W2

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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.

This role includes a recurring commitment of approximately 2-4 hours each weekend to support business operations. Scheduling is flexible and can typically be completed at a time that works best for the employee.

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. xhyhwjd

• 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

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Please contact me if you are interested. Thank you.

Thank You,

Gurpreet Kaur

Aequor Technologies LLC

377 Hoes Lane, Suite 300

Piscataway, NJ 08854

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