Scientist II

Aequor

Ridgefield (CT)

On-site

USD 52,348 - 57,859

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading life sciences company located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is seeking a Scientist II for a 24+ month contract. The role involves designing and executing experiments, developing assays, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related scientific field with at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting. This position requires strong skills in cell culture and molecular biology techniques.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in scientific discipline.
Experience in assay development, optimization, and validation.
Ability to work in a matrixed environment and support multiple projects.

Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments independently.
Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory.
Provide training and guidance to laboratory personnel.

Skills

Cell culture experience

Molecular biology techniques (qPCR)

Nucleic acid extraction

Quant Studio 12K Flex

Protein WES

Qubit

Nanodrop

10X Genomics

BioMek i7

Agilent Tapestation

Illumina sequencing platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related scientific discipline

Master’s Degree in related scientific discipline

Job description

This range is provided by Aequor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$38.00/hr - $42.00/hr

Job title

Talent Acquisition Leader | Recruiting [Scientist || Validation Engineer || Pharmaceutical Formulation Lab Chemist || Lab Chemist || Master…

Scientist II

Duration: 24+ Months

Duties:

Design, plan and execute experiments in an independent manner leveraging scientific and technical expertise to achieve defined objectives. Independently initiates and carries out the process for assay development, optimization and validation as required. Culture cell lines and process primary tissues from different species. Work with lab supervisor to identify and optimize new and innovative assays associated with molecular or cellular biomarker discovery. Utilize molecular techniques to aid in the understanding of drug candidate mode of action. Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Ordering of laboratory consumables to ensure continuous supplies. Design, execute, interpret and complete projects in a timely manner. Work well in a highly matrixed environment and support multiple projects at the same time. Works independently with the capability to troubleshoot experimental procedures. Provide training and guidance to laboratory personnel when needed. Prepare technical reports, publications and oral presentations.

Skills:

Cell culture experience with both cell lines and primary immune cells is required.. Practical experience with general molecular biology techniques such as qPCR and nucleic acid extraction from tissues and cells is a plus . Experience with technologies and instrumentation such as Quant Studio 12K Flex, MSD, Protein WES, Qubit, Nanodrop, 10X Genomics, BioMek i7, Agilent Tapestation and Illumina sequencing platforms is highly preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with three-plus (3+) years of experience in related scientific discipline or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field.

Seniority level