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Scientist II
Location: Ridgefield, CT
Category: Scientific
Salary: Apply for details
Country: United States
Employment: Contract
Worksite: On-Site
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Duties
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Execute tissue processing to prepare high-quality samples for analysis, ensuring consistency and adherence to established protocols.
Conduct tissue embedding using paraffin and frozen section techniques to enable accurate sectioning and downstream applications.
Perform tissue staining, including immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and histological staining, to support imaging and research goals.
Troubleshoot and optimize protocols to ensure reproducible, high-quality results.
Collaborate with researchers to design experiments, analyze data, and interpret findings.
Maintain detailed records of procedures, results, and inventory in compliance with laboratory standards.
Skills
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience in tissue processing, tissue staining, and tissue embedding in a research or clinical laboratory setting.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in histological techniques, including paraffin and cryosectioning.
Expertise in IHC, IF, and other histological staining methods.
Ability to troubleshoot and optimize tissue preparation protocols.
experience with HPLC, ocular tissue, or Skin tissue
Preferred If You Have a 3D Printing Experience
Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and interpret experimental data.
Organizational Skills: Excellent time-management and multitasking abilities to handle multiple projects efficiently.
Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication for collaborating with researchers and documenting procedures.
Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment.
Compliance: Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and quality control standards.
Education
Education: PhD or Master’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field (bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience may be considered).
Pay Rate Range: $30-41/hr depending on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert
Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Location: Ridgefield, CT
Category: Scientific
Salary: Apply for details
Country: United States
Employment: Contract
Worksite: On-Site
Apply For This Position
Duties
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Execute tissue processing to prepare high-quality samples for analysis, ensuring consistency and adherence to established protocols.
Conduct tissue embedding using paraffin and frozen section techniques to enable accurate sectioning and downstream applications.
Perform tissue staining, including immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and histological staining, to support imaging and research goals.
Troubleshoot and optimize protocols to ensure reproducible, high-quality results.
Collaborate with researchers to design experiments, analyze data, and interpret findings.
Maintain detailed records of procedures, results, and inventory in compliance with laboratory standards.
Skills
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience in tissue processing, tissue staining, and tissue embedding in a research or clinical laboratory setting.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in histological techniques, including paraffin and cryosectioning.
Expertise in IHC, IF, and other histological staining methods.
Ability to troubleshoot and optimize tissue preparation protocols.
experience with HPLC, ocular tissue, or Skin tissue
Preferred If You Have a 3D Printing Experience
Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and interpret experimental data.
Organizational Skills: Excellent time-management and multitasking abilities to handle multiple projects efficiently.
Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication for collaborating with researchers and documenting procedures.
Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment.
Compliance: Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and quality control standards.
Education
Education: PhD or Master’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field (bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience may be considered).
Pay Rate Range: $30-41/hr depending on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert
Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $30 - $41