Animal Scientist jobs in Connecticut

Title: Scientist II

Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877

Contract duration : 12 Months Contract

Shift: 1st shift

Duties:

Initiates and completes routine in vivo studies in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.

Demonstrates the ability to interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up.

Demonstrates technical ability to assist in the design and execution of non-routine experiments in the context of obesity in vivo models and conducts exploratory experiments under supervision.

Applies basic scientific principles with minimal guidance; performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols.

Proposes, gains support for, and implements new ideas and technologies from individual’s knowledge of science and technology and understanding of drug discovery and development process.

Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively.

Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provide input for scientific reports.

Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics.

Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; maintains proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.

Skills:

Apply knowledge of basic theory and scientific principles of obesity for conducting in vivo research; direct experience in rodent models of obesity is highly desirable.

Experience in routine routes of rodent dosing (i.v., i.p., p.o., s.c., and i.m.), health monitoring, and sample collection.

Proven problem-solving ability.

Assist in the incorporation of new technologies to enhance obesity research. Ability to contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of non-routine experiments with minimal supervision and assist to the implementation of experimental approaches that contribute to department goals.

Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provide input for scientific reports.

Proficiency with computers and data analysis software.

Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.

Education:

Master’s Degree with 0 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.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $37.00 - $40.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Genetics & Genomics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Ridgefield, CT 06877: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person