Scientist III – Stem Cell Research & Chronic Kidney Disease Models

Aequor; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor is seeking a Scientist III to advance stem cell-derived chronic kidney disease models. The role requires independent execution of routine and non-routine in vitro experiments, design of new assays, and interpretation of results with minimal supervision.

Candidates will train technicians and contribute to protocol development. The position emphasizes strong data integrity, literature-driven experimentation, and adherence to regulatory standards, with heavy emphasis on collaboration and

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3+ years' experience in related scientific discipline or Bachelor's with 7+ years' experience in related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent, efficient, and timely manner.
• Designs and executes non-routine cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays based on literature analyses.
• Independently applies scientific principles, conducts literature reviews, and attends scientific meetings.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment; troubleshoots as needed.
• Proposes new experiments/technologies and contributes to training junior staff.
• Communicates and defends work; writes protocols and reports, contributing to scientific reports.
• Maintains data integrity with electronic lab notebooks and adheres to SOPs and policies.
• Complies with regulations and safety requirements; documents work properly.

Skills

In vitro assays

Stem cell culture

Molecular biology

Data analysis (Excel, GraphPad)

Experimental design

Communication

Education

Master's degree + 3+ years

Bachelor's degree + 7+ years

Pharma/biotech/CRO experience desirable

Independent lab operation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Scientist III Stem cell-derived chronic kidney disease models

Duration: 12+ Months

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 eagernish 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