Scientist III Stem cell-derived chronic kidney disease models

Status: Pending
Status Reason: Pending Sourcing

Reason: Staff Vacancy
Department: CMDR - USBR16
Job Category: Clinical and Scientific
Job Code: Scientist III
Job Title: Scientist III Stem cell-derived chronic kidney disease models
Duties: " 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 scientists
" Communicates 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.

This role includes a recurring commitment of approximately 2-4 hours each weekend to support business operations. Scheduling is flexible and can typically be completed at a time that works best for the employee.

Skills: " 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.
" Proven problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn. Ability to evaluate new technologies and assist in incorporating them into our research.
" Written and verbal communication skills: concise and accurate reporting of technical data and information
" Proficiency with computers and data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
" Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.

Keywords:
Education: " Master's Degree with 3 years' experience in related scientific discipline or Bachelor's Degree with 7 years' experience in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.
" Supplemental technical courses in area of expertise
" Ability to operate laboratory equipment with independence
" Ability to draft technical reports
" Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
" Concise and accurate reporting of technical data and interpretation thereof
" Proven problem-solving ability
" Able to act for supervisor in his/her absence
" Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations

# of Positions: 1

Location:
Ridgefield, CT
900 RIDGEBURY RD BLDG R D,

Schedule:
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Estimated End Date: 11/12/2027
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
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