Scientist III Stem cell-derived chronic kidney disease models

WillHire; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WillHire is seeking an experienced scientist to join our biology team in Ridgefield, CT. The role involves initiating and completing routine in vitro studies independently, interpreting results, and proposing follow-up experiments with minimal supervision.

You will design and execute non-routine cell-based assays, apply molecular biology techniques, maintain equipment, and contribute to training junior staff. Strong writing and data-management skills, plus collaboration, are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies independently.
• Interprets outcomes and proposes follow-up experiments.
• Designs and executes non-routine cell-based assays.
• Maintains lab equipment and complies with safety protocols.
• Proposes new experiments and technologies; contributes to training junior staff.
• Communicates and defends work, writes protocols and technical reports.

Skills

Aseptic tissue culture

Molecular biology techniques

Nucleic acid extraction

RT-PCR

Western blot

ELISA

Transfection

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Master’s Degree with 3+ years experience

Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

GraphPad Prism

Job description

• Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent, efficient, and timely manner, without minimal supervision. Interprets the outcome of those experiments and proposes appropriate follow-up independently; troubleshoots effectively.
• Assists in the dDesigns and executesion of non-routine cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays on athe basis of literature analyses; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision.
• Independently applies basic scientific principles, Pperforms 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; contributes to writesing 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; maintains proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.

• Experience in aseptic animal 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.

• ASEPTIC MAMMALIAN TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
• BASIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES

• 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