Scientist II (Analytical Science)

VARITE INC; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Legal Service Plans

Job summary

VARITE is seeking a Scientist II (Analytical Science) for an onsite role in Ridgefield, CT. The position supports lab work for advanced modalities, with a 12-month contract and potential extension.

Requires Master’s degree with 4+ years or Bachelor’s with 5+ years in related fields; pay range $40.04–$42.90/hr on W2; US citizen or GC only. Work authorization and compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 4+ years in a related field or Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in a related field.
• Experience with wet chemistry preparation methods and chromatography.
• Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate data, and report results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-level lab work for new therapeutic modalities.
• Lead in implementing experimental studies to build product/process knowledge.
• Design and execute non-routine experiments with minimal supervision.
• Present findings in project/team meetings and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.
• Write protocols, SOPs, and technical reports following company policies.
• Apply scientific principles and literature to projects and ensure compliant practices.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Buffers & mobile phases

HPLC

FFF/AF4

SEC

Experiment design

Communication

NMR

DLS

Flow Cam

Fluorescent labelling

Microscopy

Biophysical testing

DNA/RNA isolation

PCR

Education

Master's Degree + 4+ years

Bachelor's Degree + 5+ years

Job description

ARITE is looking for qualified Scientist II (Analytical Science) in Ridgefield, CT

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?

A global, research-driven pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing innovative medicines in areas such as human pharmaceuticals, animal health, and biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing.

WHAT WE DO?

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title: Scientist II (Analytical Science)

Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877 (Onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Pay Rate Range: $40.04 - $42.90/hr. on W2

Work Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card only

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

Duties:

• Execute lab work at a high level for new therapeutic modalities (e.g., peptides, oligonucleotides, virus, antibodies, non-viral delivery systems, etc.).
• Lead in implementing experimental studies to build product and process knowledge.
• Initiates and completes routine laboratory procedures in an independent and efficient manner; Troubleshoots equipment and experiments effectively and solves scientific problems independently; Operates lab equipment and is responsible for maintenance.
• Designs and executes non-routine experiments with minimal supervision.
• Contributes to lab organization, reagent tracking and other tasks as determined appropriate
• Independently presents scientific findings in project team or Department meetings
• Actively participates in cross-functional teams/initiatives
• Independently writes protocols, SOPs, technical reports in accordance with company policies
• Independently applies basic scientific principles and technology. Performs literature searches and keeps abreast of relevant literature.
• Collects, treats and reports data with a high level of integrity and ethics. Effectively communicates work orally and in writing. Write protocols, procedures, and technical documents. Provide input to others for scientific reports.
• Understand appropriate regulations and legal requirements as well as client policies and procedures as relevant to areas of expertise; Apply knowledge to ensure safe and compliant practices, manage risk, and maximize opportunities for projects to succeed.

Skills:

• Experience with wet chemistry preparation methods.
• Buffers, mobile phases, multi-component formulation preparation.
• Experience with traditional chromatography methods such as all modes of HPLC, Field Flow Fractionation (FFF/AF4), SEC, etc.
• Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate, interpret and report technical data.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with NMR spectroscopy analysis is a plus
• Experience with sub-micron particle sizing methodologies such as DLS or Flow Cam is a plus
• Experience with fluorescent labelling, microscopy and/or image analysis is a plus
• Experience with biophysical testing; DNA/RNA isolation, electrophoresis, PCR, etc. is a plus

Education:

• Master's Degree with 4+ years experience in a related field or Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience in a related field.

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.