Scientist II - In Vivo

VARITE • Ridgefield, CT

19h • Onsite

About The Position

VARITE is seeking a Scientist II to conduct in vivo research focused principally on chronic kidney disease (CKD), with work in cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) models. The position is onsite in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and is a 12-month contract with a possible extension. The Scientist initiates and completes routine studies independently with minimal supervision, interprets experimental outcomes, proposes follow-up work, and troubleshoots. The role also assists with the design and execution of non-routine experiments and exploratory studies.

The Scientist conducts work in compliance with applicable regulations, including IACUC governance, and maintains records according to standard operating procedures and policies. The role involves applying scientific principles to study design, data analysis, and interpretation; researching published protocols; operating and maintaining responsibility for laboratory equipment; and communicating results orally and in writing. The position includes recurring weekend work, though scheduling is flexible and work is not required every weekend; participation in a weekend or holiday rotation may be needed as business operations require.

Requirements

• Master's degree, or bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of experience in a related scientific discipline.
• Non-PhD applicant required.
• Hands-on in vivo research experience applying basic scientific theory and principles.
• Experience with routine rodent dosing routes: intravenous, intraperitoneal, oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular.
• Experience with rodent health monitoring and sample collection.
• Experience with IACUC governance compliance and communication.
• Problem-solving ability and aptitude for agile learning.
• Proficiency with data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism, and ability to develop expertise in other software as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.
• Availability for recurring weekend work; scheduling is flexible and weekends are not required every week, with weekend or holiday rotation participation as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with rodent models of chronic kidney disease.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization (CRO) industry.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete routine in vivo studies, principally in chronic kidney disease research, independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Interpret experimental outcomes, propose appropriate follow-up experiments, and troubleshoot effectively.
• Assist with designing and executing non-routine experiments in CKD and cardio-renal-metabolic in vivo models, and conduct exploratory experiments with minimal supervision.
• Comply with applicable regulations, including IACUC governance, and perform work safely and in compliance with policies.
• Maintain proper records in accordance with standard operating procedures and policies.
• Apply scientific principles to study design, data analysis, and interpretation; perform literature searches and extract information from published protocols.
• Independently operate and take responsibility for laboratory equipment, troubleshooting as needed.
• Communicate work orally and in writing; contribute to protocols and procedures and provide input for scientific reports.
• Report and treat data with integrity and ethics.
• Assist with incorporating new technologies to enhance cardio-renal-metabolic research.
• Participate in a recurring weekend schedule and, as needed, a weekend or holiday rotation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage.
• Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal service plans providing access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
• Potential eligibility for an employee referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level