Scientist III -Human pluripotent stem cell culture

Aequor; Ridgefield (CT); In loco; USD 95.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aequor in Ridgefield, CT is seeking a Scientist III to advance human pluripotent stem cell culture and in vitro studies, working independently and in collaboration with the team. The role emphasizes data interpretation, protocol development, and contributing to drug discovery programs.

The candidate will design non-routine assays, maintain equipment, and draft technical reports while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A recurring weekend commitment of 2–4 hours may be required.

Competenze

• Experience in aseptic mammalian tissue culture techniques and basic molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, transfection.
• Master’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience or Bachelor’s with 7+ years’ experience in related field.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment with independence and draft technical reports.
• Written and verbal communication skills; ability to report technical data clearly.

Mansioni

• Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies independently; interprets results and proposes follow-up.
• Designs and executes non-routine cell-based assays and exploratory experiments.
• Keeps abreast of literature and applies findings to research.
• Maintains lab equipment, performs troubleshooting, and ensures safety/compliance.
• Proposes new experiments and technologies; contributes to training of staff.
• Communicates work effectively within team and documents protocols and reports.
• Maintains accurate electronic lab notebooks and complies with SOPs and policies.

Conoscenze

Mammalian cell culture

RT-PCR

Western blot

ELISA

Transfection

Stem cell culture

Data analysis (Excel, GraphPad)

Written/verbal communication

Formazione

MS +3+ yrs

BS +7+ yrs

Pharma/CRO exp beneficial

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

GraphPad Prism

Descrizione del lavoro

Scientist III -Human pluripotent stem cell culture

Duration: 18+ Months

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.

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.

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