Scientist III

Spectraforce Technologies; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Scientist III for an onsite Connecticut role. You will initiate routine in vitro studies, design non-routine assays, and independently interpret results to guide follow-up experiments.

The position requires strong molecular biology skills, stem cell culture experience desirable, and a track record of scientific reporting. Flexible scheduling complements a weekend workload. Onsite work in Ridgefield, CT.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3+ years of related scientific discipline or Bachelor's with 7+ years in related field
• 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 the supervisor in his/her absence
• Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies independently; interprets results and proposes follow-up
• Designs non-routine cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays based on literature analyses
• Keeps abreast of literature and extracts relevant information
• Maintains lab equipment and safety compliance
• Proposes new experiments/technologies and trains junior staff
• Communicates and defends work; writes protocols and technical reports
• Maintains electronic lab notebooks with high integrity
• Weekend commitment of 2–4 hours to support operations
• Scheduling is flexible to fit employee needs

Skills

Aseptic mammalian tissue culture

Nucleic acid extraction

RT-PCR

Western blot

ELISA

Transfection

Stem cell culture

Data analysis with Excel

GraphPad Prism

Collaborative teamwork

Scientific communication

Education

Master's degree + 3+ years in related field

Bachelor's degree + 7+ years in related field

CRO/pharma experience desirable

Independence in lab operations

Technical report drafting

Strong written/verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Position Title: Scientist III

Work Location:Connecticut Ridgefield

Assignment Duration:12 Months

Work Arrangement: Onsite

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 a breast 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 the supervisor in his/her absence
• Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations