Scientist III Stem cell-derived chronic kidney disease models

Advanced Clinical; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k benefits

Job summary

Advanced Group in Ridgefield, CT is seeking a Scientist II to design, execute, and analyze in vitro studies, including mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques, to advance assay development and technology evaluation.

The role requires independently running experiments, troubleshooting technical challenges, presenting findings to cross-functional teams, and maintaining thorough documentation while training junior personnel and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's with 7+ years.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
• Hands-on experience with nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, transfection, Western blotting, and ELISA.
• Strong experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and GraphPad Prism.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret cell-based and biochemical assays.
• Perform mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experiments.
• Analyze data, troubleshoot technical issues, and recommend follow-up studies.
• Apply scientific literature and emerging technologies to support research objectives.
• Maintain laboratory records, protocols, and technical documentation.
• Present findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Train and support junior laboratory personnel.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Experimental design

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Education

MS with 3+ years

BS with 7+ years

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Excel

RT-PCR

Job description

We are seeking a Scientist II to support cell biology research through the design, execution, and analysis of in vitro studies. This role will independently conduct experiments, troubleshoot technical challenges, and contribute to assay development and technology evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret cell-based and biochemical assays.
• Perform mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experiments.
• Analyze data, troubleshoot technical issues, and recommend follow-up studies.
• Apply scientific literature and emerging technologies to support research objectives.
• Maintain laboratory records, protocols, and technical documentation.
• Present findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Train and support junior laboratory personnel.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
• Hands-on experience with nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, transfection, Western blotting, and ELISA.
• Strong experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with scientific data analysis tools such as Excel and GraphPad Prism.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human pluripotent stem cell culture.
• Experience evaluating new laboratory technologies and methods.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, or related research environments.

Full-time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.

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