Scientist II - In Vivo

WHAT WE DO? Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title: Scientist II in vivo (Scientist in chronic kidney disease research)

Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877 (Onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension.

Pay Rate Range: $40.04 - $42.90/hr. on W2.HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

Notes: This role includes a recurring weekend to support business operations. Scheduling is flexible and would not be every weekend. As needed, integration into weekend/holiday rotation at cadence consistent with rest of the team.

Duties: Initiates and completes routine in vivo studies, principally in field of chronic kidney disease (CKD), in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the ability to interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up; troubleshoots effectively. Demonstrates technical ability to assist in the design and execution of non-routine experiments in the context of CKD and cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) in vivo models; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision. Complies with applicable regulations including IACUC governance, performing all work in a safe and compliant manner; maintains proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies. Applies basic scientific principles for study design, data analysis, and interpretation; performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols. Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively. Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols and procedures; provide input for scientific reports. Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics.

Skills: Apply knowledge of basic theory and scientific principles of to conduct hands-on in vivo research; direct experience in rodent models of CKD is desirable. Experience in routine routes of rodent dosing (i.v., i.p., p.o., s.c., and i.m.), health monitoring, and sample collection is required. Compliance and communication experience with IACUC governance. Proven problem-solving ability with aptitude for agile learning style. Assist in the incorporation of new technologies to enhance cardio-renal-metabolic research. Proficiency with data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism; expectation to develop expertise in other software, as necessary. Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.

Education: Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.

BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive: Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan. Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.