Scientist II in vivo scientist in Chronic Kidney Disease research

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

Duties

• Initiates and completes routine in vivo studies, principally in field of chronic kidney disease (CKD), in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the ability to interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up; troubleshoots effectively
• Demonstrates technical ability to assist in the design and execution of non-routine experiments in the context of CKD and cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) in vivo models; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision.
• Complies with applicable regulations including IACUC governance, performing all work in a safe and compliant manner; maintains proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
• Applies basic scientific principles for study design, data analysis, and interpretation; performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols.
• Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively.
• Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols and procedures; provide input for scientific reports.
• Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics.
• As needed, integration into weekend/holiday rotation at cadence consistent with rest of the team

This role includes a recurring weekend to support business operations. Scheduling is flexible and would not be every weekend.

Skills

• Apply knowledge of basic theory and scientific principles of to conduct hands-on in vivo research; direct experience in rodent models of CKD is desirable.
• Experience in routine routes of rodent dosing (i.v., i.p., p.o., s.c., and i.m.), health monitoring, and sample collection is required.
• Compliance and communication experience with IACUC governance.
• Proven problem-solving ability with aptitude for agile learning style.
• Assist in the incorporation of new technologies to enhance cardio-renal-metabolic research.
• Proficiency with data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism; expectation to develop expertise in other software, as necessary.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.

Education

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.

Max PR: 40/hr *depending on experience