Description

We are seeking a driven, energetic, results-oriented Scientist III/IV to join the Biomarker Discovery group of the Immunology and Respiratory Research Therapeutic Area in Ridgefield CT. This individual will develop in vitro TE/PD and disease biomarker assays to support the Immunology and Respiratory Department portfolio projects and use innovative technologies to discover biomarkers to advance our novel research programs. This position requires hands-on experience on cell-based assay development, primary animal/human cell culture systems, ligand-binding assays, attentional to experimental detail, teamwork as well as strong communication and organizational skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• As a technology expert, develops and implement experimental approaches that contribute to the Biomarker Discovery group goals in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision
• Designs, executes and troubleshoots routine and innovative TE/PD (including direct and indirect TE) and disease biomarker assays using animal/human matrices, analyzes experimental data, interprets outcome of experiments and proposes appropriate follow-up experimental plans
• Interacts regularly with colleagues in the Biomarker group and other organization functions to move new therapeutic concepts through their lifecycle
• Keeps abreast with literature and extracts relevant information from published protocols
• Present own work at internal and external meetings
• Proposes and contributes to the incorporation of new technologies and/or assume departmental responsibility for technical aspects of portfolio projects
• Trains junior scientists in all areas of laboratory operations, productively contributes in a matrix organization and shares ideas across the department
• Co-authors peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Adapts best strategies internally and externally, complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner and maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with immunoassay development, including cell-based and ligand-binding assays.
• Experience using a variety of standard laboratory techniques such as mammalian cell tissue culture, peripheral blood cell isolation and culture, DNA/RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, western blot.
• Ability to learn new technology and concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with Flow cytometry data analysis tools (i.e FlowJo) and GraphPrism softwares
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent thinker, planner, and executor of technical activities.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively present test data and other related findings.

Scientist III:

Masters Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline or Bachelors Degree with 7+ years experience in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field

Scientist IV:

• Masters Degree with 6+ years experience in a related scientific discipline or Bachelors Degree with 10+ years experience in a related field or equivalent experience in a related field

Compensation:

This position, Scientist III, offers a base salary typically between$75,000.00 and $147,000.00. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements.For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities