Scientist III Stem cell-derived chronic kidney disease models

Aequor Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Scientist III to model chronic kidney disease using stem cell-derived systems. This 12-month contract role involves in vitro studies, data interpretation, and independent execution of non-routine assays in a collaborative setting.

Requirements include advanced cell culture experience, molecular biology skills, and ability to design experiments. Weekend hours are possible to support operations; scheduling is flexible to the employee.

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic mammalian tissue culture and basic molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, WB, ELISA).
• Human pluripotent stem cell culture experience is desired.
• Ability to design and interpret experiments and report data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies independently; interprets outcomes and plans follow-up.
• Designs and executes non-routine cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays.
• Keeps literature up-to-date and applies findings to research tasks.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment; troubleshoots as needed.
• Proposes new experiments and technologies; trains junior staff.
• Communicates and defends work within team; writes protocols and technical reports.
• Maintains high integrity and accurate electronic lab notebooks.
• Follows regulations and SOPs, ensuring safe and compliant work.

Skills

Aseptic mammalian culture

Molecular biology techniques

Analytical data interpretation

Written and oral communication

Computational data analysis (Excel, Pr

Education

Master’s degree in related science

Bachelor’s degree in related science

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Scientist III Stem cell-derived chronic kidney disease models 37752650

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Pay Rate: $48-$52/hr w2 without benefits

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