Scientist II
Aequor · Ridgefield, CT
CONTRACT
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Job Description
Scientist II
Location: Ridgefield, CT
Duration: 24+ Months
Duties
- Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent, efficient, and timely manner, with minimal supervision. Interprets the outcome of those experiments and proposes appropriate follow-up; troubleshoots effectively.
- Assists in the design and execution of non-routine cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision.
- Performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from literature and published protocols.
- Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively.
- Communicates their own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing 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; maintains proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
Skills
- Experience in aseptic animal 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.
- 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.
Education
Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.
Location: Ridgefield, CT
Duration: 24+ Months
Duties
- Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent, efficient, and timely manner, with minimal supervision. Interprets the outcome of those experiments and proposes appropriate follow-up; troubleshoots effectively.
- Assists in the design and execution of non-routine cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision.
- Performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from literature and published protocols.
- Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively.
- Communicates their own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing 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; maintains proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
Skills
- Experience in aseptic animal 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.
- 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.
Education
Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.
Additional Details
- City
- Ridgefield
- State
- Connecticut
- Country
- US
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