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Research Associate / Scientist II

Science & Research

Ridgefield, Connecticut, US

+ Added - 13/01/2026

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_Our client, a leading global pharmaceutical company, is looking for a skilled Research Associate / Scientist I to join their team in Fairfield County, CT! This is a great opportunity for someone to launch their career in vitro and cell-based research activities._

**Pay rate:** $38 - $42/hr.

**Location:** Fairfield County, CT

**Job type:** Contract- hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented research professional to support in vitro and cell-based research activities. The successful candidate will independently conduct routine experiments, assist with non-routine assay development, and contribute to data interpretation and scientific documentation while maintaining high standards of data integrity, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

+ Independently initiate, execute, and complete routine in vitro cell-based and biochemical experiments efficiently and with minimal supervision.

+ Interpret experimental data, propose appropriate follow-up studies, and effectively troubleshoot technical issues.

+ Assist in the design and execution of non-routine and exploratory assays, including cell-based and biochemical methods.

+ Perform literature searches and extract relevant scientific information from publications and established protocols.

+ Independently operate and maintain laboratory equipment; identify and resolve equipment-related issues as needed.

+ Communicate experimental results clearly and effectively through oral presentations, written summaries, and technical reports.

+ Contribute to the preparation of protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and scientific reports.

+ Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs).

+ Ensure data integrity and always adhere to ethical research practices.

+ Perform all work in compliance with applicable regulations, safety guidelines, SOPs, and company policies.

Requirements

+ Master’s degree in a scientific discipline Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience.

+ Prior experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments is highly desirable.

+ Hands-on experience with aseptic animal tissue culture techniques.

+ Proficiency in basic molecular biology techniques, including Nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, Transfection.

+ Experience with experimental design, execution, and data interpretation.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies.

+ Proficiency in data analysis and documentation using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to report technical data clearly and accurately.

_*This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! *_

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.