Scientist III

Are you looking to advance your research career alongside a top-tier global pharmaceutical leader? We are seeking a Scientist III to join a dynamic team in Ridgefield, CT. This fully onsite role offers an incredible opportunity to execute high-impact cellular assays within a cutting-edge laboratory environment.

location: Ridgefield, Connecticut
job type: Contract
salary: $50.00 - 52.42 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and non-routine cellular assays to support in vitro assay development with high attention to detail.
• Initiate and complete in vitro studies independently with minimal supervision, interpreting data and proposing follow-up experiments.
• Design and execute exploratory cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays, troubleshooting lab equipment as needed.
• Perform literature searches to extract relevant protocol information and apply scientific principles to study designs.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic lab notebooks and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and SOPs.

qualifications:
Required:

• Master's degree with 1+ years of experience in a related scientific discipline OR a Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of STEM experience.
• Strong background in aseptic cell culture techniques and executing cell-based assays with functional readouts.
• Proven experience with molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, and ELISA.
• Proficiency with data analysis software like Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
• Excellent collaborative, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Note: No PhD candidates will be considered for this role.

skills: Molecular Biology, In Vitro, Cell Cultures, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Western Blot

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.