Scientist II

Lancesoft

Ridgefield, CT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$40–$42.90 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Animal Care, Animal Research, Assays, Biochemistry, Biological Processes, Biology, Biomarkers, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Blood Bank, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Contract Research Organization (CRO), Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Disease, Documentation, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Echocardiography, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Functional Analysis, Histology, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Intravenous Injections, Kidney Disease, Laboratory Equipment, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Metabolic Disorders, Model Validation, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Publications, Quality Management, Real-time PCR (qPCR), Record Keeping, Regulations, Research Protocols, Scientific Principles, Specimen Analysis, Specimen Collection, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards of Care, Team Player, Technical Support, Telemetry

LOCATION

Ridgefield, CT

POSTED

19 days ago

Position: Scientist II
Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877
Pay Rate: $40.00 - 42.90/hr on W2
Duration: 06/01/2026 - 05/26/2028(11+ months)

Job Details:

Independently initiates and completes routine in vivo studies efficiently, with minimal supervision. Interprets experimental outcomes and recommends appropriate follow-up.
Demonstrates technical proficiency supporting the development and validation of rodent models for cardiometabolic diseases.
Applies basic scientific principles with minimal guidance;performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols.
Proposes new ideas and technologies, builds support, and implements improvements based on scientific and technical expertise. And an understanding of the drug discovery and development process.
Independently operates and maintains laboratory equipment and troubleshoots issues effectively.
Communicates work effectively, both orally and in writing;contributes to protocols, procedures, and technical reports;and provides input for scientific reports.
Records, analyzes, and reports data with a high level of integrity and ethical conduct.
Complies with applicable regulations and performs all work safely;maintains accurate records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.

Skills:

Contributes to design and execution of in vivo studies relevant to cardio-renal metabolic diseases (kidney injury, cardiovascular and metabolic driven cardio-renal dysfunction.)
Perform dosing procedures (oral gavage, IP/IV/SC injections), physiological monitoring, and sample collection (blood, urine, tissues).
Conduct functional assessments, such as blood pressure measurements, echocardiography support, telemetry, metabolic cage studies, and renal function assays.
Process and analyze biological samples, including histology, biomarker assays, qPCR, ELISA, and other molecular or biochemical readouts.
Maintain high-quality documentation, including study protocols, animal records, raw data, and reports compliant with internal and regulatory standards.
Collaborate cross functionally with pharmacology, pathology, bioanalytics, and therapeutic area biology teams to interpret data and refine study designs.
Ensure compliance with IACUC protocols, ethical animal care standards, and institutional guidelines.
Contribute to scientific discussions, present data at team meetings, and support preparation of internal reports and external publications.
Requires moderate physical activity to perform work in the vivarium and laboratory, including (but not limited to) standing for extended durations (>2 hours), working under a biosafety hood/cabinet for extended durations (>2 hours), bending, lifting (up to 20 lbs), squatting, pushing/pulling, and reaching. Also requires daily handling and restraint of small laboratory animals (rats, mice;>50 at a time), often within a specified timeframe.
Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory, eye, hand, and foot protection.
Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and support weekend work as needed.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced research environment.

Education:

Master s Degree with 2-3 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.
Understanding physiology, pharmacology, and disease mechanisms relevant to cardiorenal biology.

About the Company

Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

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

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/

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