Scientist II

Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Scientist II in the Ridgefield, CT area.
• Responsible for culture, maintenance and storage of mammalian cells and developing in vitro models for inflammatory diseases.
• Experience with induced pluripotent stem cells and adult stem cells is a plus but not required.
• In addition to cell culture, the candidate will be responsible for performing standard cell and molecular biology techniques.
• These include experiments such as cell viability, RNA extraction, qPCR, immunoblotting, immunostaining, ELISA and microscopy.

Experience:

• Master's Degree
• Familiar with a variety of Cell and Molecular Biology techniques.
• Minimum of 1-year industry or academic work experience is required.
• Prior work experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills, data analysis/interpretation and a keen sense of sterile technique in the laboratory are required.
• Required Skills: CELL CULTURE, IMMUNOASSAYS, PROTEIN ASSAYS, QPCR, MICROSCOPE