Stem Cell Biologist — Independent Research & Drug Discovery

The Fountain Group; Ridgefield (CT); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 106 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Fountain Group is seeking a scientist in Ridgefield, CT to initiate and complete routine in vitro studies, interpret results, and propose next steps with minimal supervision. You will design non-routine cell-based assays, perform literature analyses, and stay current with scientific developments.

The role requires aseptic mammalian culture, basic molecular biology techniques, and strong data integrity, with opportunities to train junior staff and contribute to reports and protocols.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience.
• Experience in aseptic mammalian tissue culture techniques and basic molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, transfection.
• Experience in human pluripotent stem cell culture (IPSCs) is desired.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Cell culture

Molecular biology

RT-PCR

Western blot

ELISA

Transfection

Experimental design

Mentoring

Formation

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Description du poste

The Fountain Group is seeking a scientist in Ridgefield, CT to initiate and complete routine in vitro studies, interpret results, and propose next steps with minimal supervision. You will design non-routine cell-based assays, perform literature analyses, and stay current with scientific developments.

The role requires aseptic mammalian culture, basic molecular biology techniques, and strong data integrity, with opportunities to train junior staff and contribute to reports and protocols.