Planet Pharma · 1 week ago
Scientist II
Ridgefield, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$35/hr - $41/hr
3+ years expPlanet Pharma is a company focused on scientific research, and they are seeking a Scientist II to conduct in vitro studies and assist in the design of assays. The role involves operating lab equipment, communicating findings, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent, efficient, and timely manner, with minimal supervision, interprets the outcome of those experiments and proposes appropriate follow-up; troubleshoots effectively
Assists in the design and execution of non-routine cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision
Performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from literature and published protocols
Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively
Communicates their 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; maintains proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies
Qualification
Required
Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent, efficient, and timely manner, with minimal supervision
Interprets the outcome of those experiments and proposes appropriate follow-up; troubleshoots effectively
Assists in the design and execution of non-routine cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision
Performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from literature and published protocols
Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively
Communicates their 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; maintains proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies
Experience in aseptic animal tissue culture techniques and basic molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, transfection is required
Experimental design, execution, and interpretation in these areas will be required
Proven problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn
Ability to evaluate new technologies and assist in incorporating them into our research
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
Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required
ASEPTIC ANIMAL TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
BASIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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