Scientist II

37634504 Scientist II Ridgefield, CT, 12 Months

Sigma Inc is looking for a Scientist to work onsite with our team in Ridgefield, CT.

Responsibilities:

• Independently initiates and completes routine in vivo studies efficiently, with minimal supervision. Interprets experimental outcomes and recommends appropriate follow-up.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency supporting the development and validation of rodent models for cardiometabolic diseases.
• Applies basic scientific principles with minimal guidance; performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols.
• Proposes new ideas and technologies, builds support, and implements improvements based on scientific and technical expertise. and an understanding of the drug discovery and development process.
• Independently operates and maintains laboratory equipment and troubleshoots issues effectively.
• Communicates work effectively, both orally and in writing; contributes to protocols, procedures, and technical reports; and provides input for scientific reports.
• Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics.
• As needed, integration into weekend/holiday rotation at cadence consistent with rest of the team

Requirements:

• Master's Degree with 2-3 years experience or bachelor's degree with 3+ years' experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.
• Apply knowledge of basic theory and scientific principles of to conduct hands-on in vivo research; direct experience in rodent models of CKD is desirable.
• Experience in routine routes of rodent dosing (i.v., i.p., p.o., s.c., and i.m.), health monitoring, and sample collection is required.
• Compliance and communication experience with IACUC governance.
• Proven problem-solving ability with aptitude for agile learning style.
• Assist in the incorporation of new technologies to enhance cardio-renal-metabolic research.
• Proficiency with data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism; expectation to develop expertise in other software, as necessary.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.