Scientist -- PATDC5786323

Scientist -- PATDC5786323 at Compunnel Inc. Scientist -- PATDC5786323 at Compunnel Inc. in Danbury, Connecticut Posted in 8 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Title:

Scientist Location:

Ridgefield, CT Contract :

24 months

• Contributes to design and execution of in vivo studies relevant to cardio-renal metabolic diseases (kidney injury, cardiovascular and metabolic driven cardio-renal dysfunction.)
• Perform dosing procedures (oral gavage, IP/IV/SC injections), physiological monitoring, and sample collection (blood, urine, tissues).
• Conduct functional assessments, such as blood pressure measurements, echocardiography support, telemetry, metabolic cage studies, and renal function assays.
• Process and analyze biological samples, including histology, biomarker assays, qPCR, ELISA, and other molecular or biochemical readouts.
• Maintain high-quality documentation, including study protocols, animal records, raw data, and reports compliant with internal and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate cross functionally with pharmacology, pathology, bioanalytics, and therapeutic area biology teams to interpret data and refine study designs.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC protocols, ethical animal care standards, and institutional guidelines.
• Contribute to scientific discussions, present data at team meetings, and support preparation of internal reports and external publications.
• Requires moderate physical activity to perform work in the vivarium and laboratory, including (but not limited to) standing for extended durations (>2 hours), working under a biosafety hood/cabinet for extended durations (>2 hours), bending, lifting (up to 20 lbs), squatting, pushing/pulling, and reaching.

Also requires daily handling and restraint of small laboratory animals (rats, mice; >50 at a time), often within a specified timeframe.

• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory, eye, hand, and foot protection.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and support weekend work as needed.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast?

paced research environment.

Education:

• Master's Degree with 2-3 years experience or Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.
• Understanding of physiology, pharmacology, and disease mechanisms relevant to cardio?

renal biology.