Scientist III

AdientOne Consulting; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AdientOne Consulting in the United States seeks a scientist to independently initiate and complete routine in vitro studies, interpret outcomes, and propose follow-up actions.

The role involves designing non-routine cell-based assays, applying literature insights, maintaining accurate notes, and training technicians while collaborating across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic mammalian tissue culture and basic molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, transfection is required.
• Experience in human pluripotent stem cell culture is desired.
• Proven problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn; ability to evaluate new technologies.
• Written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Excel and GraphPad Prism.
• Ability and willingness to work in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies independently and without supervision; interprets outcomes and proposes follow-up actions.
• Designs and executes non-routine cell-based assays based on literature analyses; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision.
• Keeps up with literature, attends meetings, and maintains electronic lab notebooks with high integrity.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively.
• Proposes new experiments/technologies and trains technicians and junior scientists; communicates results within the team.
• Maintains safety and compliance; records per SOPs and policies.
• Supports business operations with a recurring weekend commitment of 2–4 hours; scheduling is flexible.

Skills

Mammalian culture

Molecular biology

RT-PCR

Western Blot

ELISA

Transfection

Nucleic acids

Data analysis

Excel & Prism

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MS in related field

BS in related field

Pharma/Biotech/CRO exp

Non-PhD applicant

Tech courses

Job description

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