What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist III position at VARITE INC?
VARITE is looking for qualified Scientist III in Ridgefield, CT
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
A global, research-driven pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing innovative medicines in areas such as human pharmaceuticals, animal health, and biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing.
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title: Scientist III
Location: Ridgefield, CT (Onsite)
Contract Duration: 12 months (Possible Extension)
Pay Rate Range: $49.62/hr. to $53.16/hr. on W2
Work Authorization: Only USC or GC
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO
Duties:
- Main duties will be to conduct routine and non-routine cellular assays to support in vitro assay development. Attention to detail and ability to run assays consistently is crucial for role.
- Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates the ability to interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up; troubleshoots effectively.
- Assists in the design and execution of non-routine experiments in the context of cell based in vitro and biochemical assays; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision.
- Applies basic scientific principles for study design, data analysis, and interpretation; performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols when required.
- Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively.
- Communicates 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, maintaining proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
Skills:
- Experience in aseptic cell culture techniques and molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA are required. Experimental design, execution, and interpretation in these areas will be required.
- Experience with in vitro cellular assay execution and assay development are required
- Experience with non-viral in vitro gene delivery techniques and cell-based imaging experience are preferred
- Proven problem-solving ability with aptitude for agile learning style.
- Ability to contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of non-routine experiments with minimal supervision and assist to the implementation of experimental approaches that contribute to department goals.
- 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.
- Cell culture experience, in vitro gene delivery techniques and experience in functional cellular assays
- Molecular biology techniques; ELISA, RNA isolation, Gene expression (qPCR) western blot, etc.
- Master's degree from an accredited institution with one-plus (1 ) years of experience in a related scientific discipline (Computer Science, Genomics, Biostatistics or Bioinformatics preferred) OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with seven-plus (7 ) years of experience in a STEM discipline.
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
- Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
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Salary : $50 - $53