Scientist II Biomarker External ID # 33439455 Ridgefield, CT- ON SITE 12 month W2 contract (with potential to extend or transition to perm) Pay rate: $36-42/hour - Depending on Education and Experience Summary: The Immunology & Respiratory Diseases Department seeks a Scientist II to join our Ridgefield, CT, Protein Biomarker Team. The research team supports protein biomarker discovery by applying immunoassays, cell culture, and flow cytometry. The group utilizes innovative technology to evaluate and characterize patient cohorts for novel disease insights and new therapeutic modalities while delivering validated Phase I Clinical biomarker assays. Responsibilities:
- Work with lab managers and team members to plan and execute cellular assays using primary human cells. Experience with 2D and 3D cultures is a plus.
- Execute relevant cellular/molecule functional assays (ELISA, TaqMan qPCR, color-metric based assays etc.) and cell-based imaging with minimal supervision.
- Perform literature searches and extract relevant information from published protocols and implements them; demonstrate the ability to interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up.
- Effectively communicate work orally and in writing; independently complete high quality work notebook and contribute to writing protocols and provide input for scientific reports; demonstrate agility in learning new techniques and adaptability to a matrixed work culture.
- Work in a collaborative manner with other members in the department; participate in cross departmental project teams when needed.
- Report and treat data with a high level of integrity and ethics; comply with applicable regulations, perform all work in a safe manner; maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.
Skills or Requirements:
- Previous hands-on experience in tissue culture is a must (primary human cell culture experience is a plus).
- Practical experience in basic molecular assays such as RNA isolation, qPCR, and/or ELISA is preferred.
- Practical experience or knowledge in imaging based cellular assay (i.e., immunofluorescence, live-cell imaging) is a plus.
- Proficient with basic analysis software such as Excel (must) and GraphPad Prism (preferred).
- Strong ability to work in a matrix environment.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years' experience or
- Master's Degree in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or equivalent experience in related field.
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- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401K Retirement Saving Plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
- Employee Discount Programs
- Referral Bonus Programs
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