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The Fountain Group LLC

Ridgefield, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
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, Technical Support, Telemetry
LOCATION
Ridgefield, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago
Pay: $40.32/Hour

Duration: 2 years
Overview:
  • 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.
 
Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree with 2-3 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.
  • Understanding of physiology, pharmacology, and disease mechanisms relevant to cardio renal biology.

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About the Company

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The Fountain Group LLC

The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/

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