Scientist IV - Ridgefield

Only for registered members Ridgefield, United States

2 hours ago

$95,000 - $155,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

VARITE is looking for a qualified Scientist IV in Ridgefield, CT. · WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?A global, research-driven pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing innovative medicines in areas such as human pharmaceuticals, animal health, and biopharmaceutical contract manufact ...

Job description

VARITE is looking for a qualified Scientist IV in Ridgefield, CT.

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?

A global, research-driven pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing innovative medicines in areas such as human pharmaceuticals, animal health, and biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing.

WHAT WE DO?

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies.

With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title:
Scientist IV (No PHds)

Location:
Ridgefield, CT

Contract Duration: 12 months

Pay Rate Range:
$53.10/hr. to $56.89/hr. on W2

Work Authorization:
Only USC or GC

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Duties:

Design, develop, and execute functional genomics assays, including CRISPR-based editing (e.g., RNP delivery, Perturb-seq), single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and CITE-seq.

Provide technical guidance and training to research scientists on FGSL technologies and techniques, including assay execution, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues
Documents and maintains detailed laboratory records in accordance with policies
Operates and maintains lab equipment in collaboration with other lab member
Assists acquisition of necessary supplies and equipment
Defines and performs appropriate QC measures
Follows relevant scientific literature to ensure use of optimal methods and understand emerging practices across the field
Demonstrates the ability to interpret the outcome of experiments, propose appropriate follow-up, and may propose new avenues of investigation
Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports
Automate processing and results reporting and delivery
Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics

Skills:
CRISPR assays - Must have personally designed guides, performed transfections/infections, selected edited cells, and validated knockouts/knockins
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) - Hands-on library preparation experience (not just data analysis)
Single cell technologies - Personal experience with sample prep, library generation, and quality control
Standard molecular biology techniques - qPCR, Western blot, cloning, gel electrophoresis
Cell culture - Proficient in maintaining multiple cell lines, transfections, and sterile technique
Experience in automation is a plus
Able to perform variety of FGS experimental techniques at the same time
Demonstrated experience working in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment
Ability to troubleshoot FGS experiments both individually and as part of a team
Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to communicate in an open, transparent, timely and consistent manner

Education:
Master's degree from an accredited institution with 6+ years of experience in molecular, cell biology, or related scientific discipline.

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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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