Senior Scientist: Stem Cell CKD Models & Assays

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

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.