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location: Ridgefield, Connecticut
job type: Contract
salary: $40.00 - 42.30 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Design, plan and execute experiments in an independent manner leveraging scientific and technical expertise to achieve defined objectives.
- Independently initiates and carries out the process for assay development, optimization and validation as required.
- Culture cell lines and process primary tissues from different species.
- Work with lab supervisor to identify and optimize new and innovative assays associated with molecular or cellular biomarker discovery.
- Utilize molecular techniques to aid in the understanding of drug candidate mode of action.
- Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Ordering of laboratory consumables to ensure continuous supplies.
- Design, execute, interpret and complete projects in a timely manner.
- Work well in a highly matrixed environment and support multiple projects at the same time.
- Works independently with the capability to troubleshoot experimental procedures.
- Provide training and guidance to laboratory personnel when needed.
- Prepare technical reports, publications and oral presentations.
qualifications:
- Cell culture experience with both cell lines and primary immune cells is required..
- Practical experience with general molecular biology techniques such as qPCR and nucleic acid extraction from tissues and cells is a plus.
- Experience with technologies and instrumentation such as Quant Studio 12K Flex, MSD, Protein WES, Qubit, Nanodrop, 10X Genomics, BioMek i7, Agilent Tapestation and Illumina sequencing platforms is highly preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with three-plus (3+) years of experience in related scientific discipline or Master's Degree from an accredited institution in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field.\
skills: Molecular Biology, Cell Cultures, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
