Scientist III # 26-23656

US Tech Solutions; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a skilled scientist for a 24-month contract to perform routine and non-routine in vitro studies, interpret results, and propose next steps. The role includes assay design, troubleshoot, and supporting drug discovery activities.

Responsibilities span equipment maintenance, protocol drafting, and formal reporting. The candidate should hold a Master’s degree with 3+ years or a Bachelor’s with 7+ years in a related field, with strong collaboration skills and adherence to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline or Bachelor’s with 7+ years in related field.
• Experience in aseptic mammalian tissue culture and basic molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to operate lab equipment with independence and draft technical reports.
• Pharmaceutical/biotech CRO experience is desirable; non-PhD applicant accepted.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies, interprets outcomes, and proposes follow-ups.
• Designs and executes non-routine cell-based assays and exploratory experiments.
• Maintains lab equipment and safety/compliance; writes protocols and reports.
• Supports team by training technicians and junior scientists; commits 2–4 weekend hours.

Skills

Aseptic mammalian culture

Molecular biology techniques

Experimental design

Data analysis (Excel, GraphPad Prism)

Collaborative work

Education

Master’s degree +3 years

Bachelor’s degree +7 years

Equivalent field experience

Tools

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Duration: 24 Months Contract

• 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.
• 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
• Concise and accurate reporting of technical data and interpretation thereof

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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