Scientist II

Job Title:

Scientist II

Location:

Ridgefield, CT

Type:
Contract

Compensation: $30 -$40.00

Contractor Work Model:
Onsite

Hours:

40 hrs/week

Overview

Leading pharmaceutical company looking for an experienced Scientist II. Ideal candidates should have a 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.

Responsibilities

+ Independently initiates and completes routine in vivo studies efficiently, with minimal supervision. Interprets experimental outcomes and recommends appropriate follow-up.

+ Demonstrates technical proficiency supporting the development and validation of rodent models for cardiometabolic diseases.

+ Applies basic scientific principles with minimal guidance; performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols.

+ Proposes new ideas and technologies, builds support, and implements improvements based on scientific and technical expertise and an understanding of the drug discovery and development process.

+ Independently operates and maintains laboratory equipment and troubleshoots issues effectively.

+ Communicates work effectively, both orally and in writing; contributes to protocols, procedures, and technical reports; and provides input for scientific reports.

+ Records, analyzes, and reports data with a high level of integrity and ethical conduct.

+ Complies with applicable regulations and performs all work safely; maintains accurate records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.

+ Contributes to design and execution of in vivo studies relevant to cardio-renal metabolic diseases (kidney injury, cardiovascular and metabolic driven cardio-renal dysfunction).

+ Performs dosing procedures (oral gavage, IP/IV/SC injections), physiological monitoring, and sample collection (blood, urine, tissues).

+ Conducts functional assessments, such as blood pressure measurements, echocardiography support, telemetry, metabolic cage studies, and renal function assays.

+ Processes and analyzes biological samples, including histology, biomarker assays, qPCR, ELISA, and other molecular or biochemical readouts.

+ Maintains high-quality documentation, including study protocols, animal records, raw data, and reports compliant with internal and regulatory standards.

+ Collaborates cross functionally with pharmacology, pathology, bioanalytics, and therapeutic area biology teams to interpret data and refine study designs.

+ Ensures compliance with IACUC protocols, ethical animal care standards, and institutional guidelines.

+ Contributes to scientific discussions, presents data at team meetings, and supports preparation of internal reports and external publications.

+ Requires moderate physical activity to perform work in the vivarium and laboratory, including standing for extended durations, working under a biosafety hood, bending, lifting up to 20 lbs, squatting, pushing/pulling, and reaching.

+ 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.

Requirements

+ 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.

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Experience with dosing procedures (oral gavage, IP/IV/SC injections), physiological monitoring, and sample collection.

+ Proficiency in processing and analyzing biological samples, including histology, biomarker assays, qPCR, ELISA, and other molecular or biochemical readouts.

+ Strong documentation skills,…