Pay Rate Low: 49 | Pay Rate High: 54
Our client is a global, research-driven pharmaceutical manufacturer focusing on treatment options for diseases and conditions for which there is no satisfactory treatment option to date. The company is looking for In Vitro Scientist III to join the team. This is an amazing opportunity to work on cutting edge treatments and make a difference!

Pay rate: $49/hr. - $54/hr.
Job type: 2-year contract
Location: Fairfield County, CT

Job Summary
The Immunology & Respiratory Discovery Sciences team is seeking a highly motivated In Vitro Scientist to support the identification and development of transformational therapies for immune-mediated diseases. The successful candidate will collaborate within a global, matrixed team to design, develop, and execute in vitro assays focused on lymphocyte biology, contributing to target validation and drug discovery efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and execute in vitro assays to study lymphocyte (B cell and T cell) function and modulation
• Conduct experiments supporting target validation, compound profiling, and hit identification/validation
• Collaborate closely with project leaders and in vitro leads to deliver high-quality experimental data
• Troubleshoot assay performance and optimize protocols for robustness and reproducibility
• Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records, including electronic lab notebooks
• Analyze and interpret data using appropriate biological and statistical tools
• Present findings at project team and departmental meetings
• Share knowledge, protocols, and technical expertise within the team

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Experience developing and validating in vitro assays, particularly for immune cell function

• Hands-on experience working with B cells and T cells
• Proficiency in immune phenotyping and functional assays, including:
  • Multicolor flow cytometry (10+ colors)
  • Intracellular cytokine staining (ICS)
  • ELISpot assays
  • Cell proliferation assays
  • Cytokine detection (ELISA, MSD)
• Experience analyzing data using tools such as Prism, FlowJo, OMIQ, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation

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