Scientist

LanceSoft, Inc.; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft, Inc. is seeking a Scientist III to advance stem cell-derived chronic kidney disease models in Ridgefield, CT. This full-time, onsite role is a 12-month assignment requiring strong cell culture and molecular biology expertise.

The role involves independent in vitro work, data analysis, protocol writing, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with weekend availability for business operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline or Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline; pharma/biotech/CRO experience desirable.
• Experience in aseptic mammalian tissue culture techniques and basic molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, transfection is required.
• Ability to draft technical reports and communicate results clearly to team members.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies independently; interprets outcomes and suggests follow-up.
• Designs and executes non-routine cell-based assays and analyses based on literature.
• Maintains lab equipment and records; ensures safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proposes new experiments/technologies and supports training of technicians and junior scientists.
• Writes protocols, procedures, and technical reports; contributes to scientific reports.

Skills

Aseptic tissue culture

Molecular biology basics

Transfection

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in related field

Bachelor’s in related field

Tools

RT-PCR

Western Blot

ELISA

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Scientist III Stem cell-derived chronic kidney disease models

Location: Ridgefield CT 06877

Duration: 12 Months

We will not have a call for this request. This is a one year assignment to start working 40 hours per week, fully onsite.

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.

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.
• 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