Senior Scientist, Cell Biology & Functional Genomics

VARITE INC; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 111,000; Full time

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Job summary

VARITE is seeking a Scientist III in Ridgefield, CT, onsite, to support discovery research in Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic diseases. The role involves mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, automation workflows, and NGS-related work, with training provided as needed.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree with 3+ years or a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in cell biology or genomics, and experience with iPSC-derived workflows and organoids is a plus.

Qualifications

• Summary: support discovery research in Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic diseases using automated workflows, cell culture, and functional genomics.
• Execute and monitor automated cell culture and assay workflows; support iPSC-derived kidney organoid and NGS work with training provided.
• Detail-oriented, able to troubleshoot routine issues and maintain meticulous records.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze cell-based experiments including mammalian cell culture and image-based analysis.
• Operate and monitor automated workflows for cell-based and molecular assays; troubleshoot issues.
• Perform NGS workflows for bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, and related applications.
• Perform DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, quantification, and basic protein analysis.
• Maintain accurate metadata and electronic lab notebook records per SOPs and data integrity standards.
• Collaborate with cell biology, automation, genomics, and bioinformatics teams.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Cell biology

Cell-based assays

NGS workflows

Automation platforms

iPSC culture

Education

Master's degree (3+ years)

Bachelor's degree (7+ years)

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Automation platforms

Job description

VARITE is seeking a Scientist III in Ridgefield, CT, onsite, to support discovery research in Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic diseases. The role involves mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, automation workflows, and NGS-related work, with training provided as needed.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree with 3+ years or a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in cell biology or genomics, and experience with iPSC-derived workflows and organoids is a plus.