Scientist III - Cell Biology
Science & Research
Science & Research
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Sep 21, 2026
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is looking for a skilled
Scientist III - Cell Biology - to join their team in Ridgefield, CT!
Pay rate: $49 - $53/hr.
Location: Ridgefield, CT
Job type: 1 year contract
Job Summary
The successful candidate will support discovery research programs in Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic (CRM) Diseases through hands-on execution of mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, laboratory automation, functional genomics, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows. The role will involve operating established automated workflows, supporting iPSC-derived kidney organoid processes, performing molecular biology and NGS experiments, maintaining accurate experimental records, and troubleshooting routine laboratory and platform issues.
Responsibilities
Scientist III - Cell Biology - to join their team in Ridgefield, CT!
Pay rate: $49 - $53/hr.
Location: Ridgefield, CT
Job type: 1 year contract
Job Summary
The successful candidate will support discovery research programs in Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic (CRM) Diseases through hands-on execution of mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, laboratory automation, functional genomics, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows. The role will involve operating established automated workflows, supporting iPSC-derived kidney organoid processes, performing molecular biology and NGS experiments, maintaining accurate experimental records, and troubleshooting routine laboratory and platform issues.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and analyze cell-based experiments supporting target validation and discovery research.
- Perform routine mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, image-based analysis, and iPSC-derived cell workflows.
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot established laboratory automation platforms for cell-based and molecular assays.
- Perform tissue, cell, and nuclei dissociation for bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq), and single-nucleus RNA-seq (snRNA-seq) workflows.
- Execute NGS workflows including library preparation, quality control, quantification, normalization, sequencing setup, and sequencer operation.
- Perform routine molecular biology techniques, including:
- DNA/RNA extraction
- PCR and qPCR
- Nucleic acid and protein quantification
- Western blotting
- Basic sample preparation
- Analyze and interpret experimental results, identify technical issues, troubleshoot routine problems, and recommend appropriate follow-up.
- Maintain accurate sample, reagent, consumable, experimental metadata, and electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) records.
- Follow established SOPs, laboratory safety requirements, data integrity standards, and organizational policies.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including cell biology, automation, genomics, and bioinformatics.
- Escalate complex technical or platform issues appropriately and communicate experimental findings and recommendations clearly.
- Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, or a related scientific discipline.
- Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, cell biology, and cell-based assay execution.
- Hands-on experience with NGS workflows, including tissue, cell, and/or nuclei dissociation, sequencing library preparation, quality control, and quantification.
- Experience with bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, single-nucleus RNA-seq, or related sequencing