Scientist Contract - Contract

Title - Scientist 2
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Ridgefield, CT
Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a Scientist 2 to support in vivo research activities focused primarily on chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) research. The successful candidate will independently conduct routine studies, assist with non-routine and exploratory experiments, analyze and interpret data, and contribute to scientific documentation in a highly collaborative research environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with rodent models, dosing, health monitoring, sample collection, and IACUC-compliant research practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete routine in vivo studies, primarily in the field of chronic kidney disease (CKD), independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.

• Interpret experimental outcomes, propose appropriate follow-up studies, and effectively troubleshoot experimental challenges.

• Assist in the design and execution of non-routine experiments using CKD and cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) in vivo models.

• Conduct exploratory experiments with minimal supervision and contribute to the development of new research approaches.

• Comply with applicable regulations, including IACUC governance, and perform all work in a safe, ethical, and compliant manner.

• Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable policies.

• Apply basic scientific principles to study design, data analysis, and interpretation.

• Conduct literature searches and extract relevant information from published protocols and scientific literature.

• Independently operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot equipment-related issues effectively.

• Communicate scientific findings clearly, both orally and in writing.

• Contribute to the preparation and revision of protocols and procedures.

• Provide scientific input for reports and study documentation.

• Ensure all data are reported, handled, and interpreted with a high level of integrity and scientific ethics.

• Participate, as needed, in a weekend/holiday rotation to support business operations. Scheduling is flexible and will not require weekend coverage every week.

Weekend/Holiday Support

This role includes recurring weekend support to maintain business operations. The schedule is flexible and will not require work every weekend; participation will be coordinated with the broader team rotation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic scientific theory and principles applicable to hands-on in vivo research.

• Direct experience working with rodent models of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated experience with routine rodent dosing routes, including:

  • Intravenous (IV)

  • Intraperitoneal (IP)

  • Oral (PO)

  • Subcutaneous (SC)

  • Intramuscular (IM)

• Experience with animal health monitoring and biological sample collection.

• Knowledge of and experience working within IACUC governance and compliance requirements.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot experiments effectively.

• Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and technologies quickly.

• Interest and ability to assist in incorporating new technologies into cardio-renal-metabolic research.

• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism, with willingness to develop expertise in additional software as needed.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-oriented scientific environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity, ethical research practices, and regulatory compliance.