Scientist Position Available In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job Title:

Scientist II Location:

Ridgefield, CT 06877

Duration:

2

Years Description :

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivatedscientist at the Scientist II level to join our Immunology andRespiratory Disease Department located in Ridgefield, CT. Thesuccessful candidate, with a demonstrated ability to work in amatrix environment, will work within the Translational Biologygroup to develop in vitro cellular models relevant to fibroticdiseases. Candidate will work in a highly collaborative group andwill support research projects that aim deliver innovative drugconcepts for clinical development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Workwith lab managers and team members to plan and execute cellularassays using primary human cells. Experience with 2D and 3Dcultures is a plus. Execute relevant cellular/molecule functionalassays (ELISA, TaqMan qPCR, color-metric based assays etc.) andcell-based imaging with minimal supervision. Perform literaturesearches and extract relevant information from published protocolsand implements them; demonstrate the ability to interpret outcomeof experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up. Effectivelycommunicate work orally and in writing; independently complete highquality work notebook and contribute to writing protocols andprovide input for scientific reports; demonstrate agility inlearning new techniques and adaptability to a matrixed workculture. Work in a collaborative manner with other members in thedepartment; participate in cross departmental project teams whenneeded. Report and treat data with a high level of integrity andethics; comply with applicable regulations, perform all work in asafe manner; maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs andpolicies.

Skills:

Previous hands-on experience in tissue culture isa must (primary human cell culture experience is a plus). Practicalexperience in basic molecular assays such as RNA isolation, qPCR,and/or ELISA is preferred. Practical experience or knowledge inimaging based cellular assay (i.e., immunofluorescence, live-cellimaging) is a plus. Proficient with basic analysis software such asExcel (must) and GraphPad Prism (preferred). Strong ability to workin a matrix environment.

Requirements :

Bachelor’s Degree with 3years’ experience or Master’s Degree in immunology, molecularbiology, biochemistry, or equivalent experience in relatedfield.