Impactful CKD In Vivo Research Scientist II

Planet Pharma; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a research professional in Ridgefield, CT to conduct in vivo studies focused on chronic kidney disease. The role involves independent execution of routine CKD experiments and support for non-routine exploratory work within cardio-renal-metabolic models.

Requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s in a related field with 3+ years of experience, experience in rodent dosing, and proficiency in Excel and GraphPad Prism.

Qualifications

• Hands-on in vivo research experience; CKD rodent models desirable.
• Routine rodent dosing and health monitoring; sample collection required.
• Knowledge of IACUC governance and compliance.
• Strong problem-solving and agile learning aptitude.
• Assist adoption of new technologies for cardio-renal-metabolic research.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete routine in vivo CKD studies with minimal supervision.
• Assist design and execution of non-routine experiments in CRM in vivo models.
• Maintain compliant records per SOPs and policies.
• Communicate results, contribute to protocols, and support scientific reports.
• Operate lab equipment independently and troubleshoot as needed.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment and support weekend rotation.

Skills

In vivo research

Rodent CKD models

Dosing routes

IACUC governance

Data analysis (Excel, GraphPad)

Collaborative work

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in a related discipline

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a research professional in Ridgefield, CT to conduct in vivo studies focused on chronic kidney disease. The role involves independent execution of routine CKD experiments and support for non-routine exploratory work within cardio-renal-metabolic models.

Requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s in a related field with 3+ years of experience, experience in rodent dosing, and proficiency in Excel and GraphPad Prism.