Scientist – Stem Cell Biology

Details for the position are as follows: Rate: $49.43 an hourLocation : Ridgefield, CT - open to candidates willing to relocate at there own expenseInterview process: 1st round virtual / 2nd round is onsite - must be able to do an onsite interview1 year contract to start with the possibility of extension or conversion depending on performance and business needs Job Description: 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 scientistsCommunicates 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. Required Skills: Master’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required. Experience in aseptic mammalian tissue culture techniques and basic molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, transfection is required. Experimental design, execution, and interpretation in these areas will be required. Experience in human pluripotent stem cell culture is desired (IPSCs)