Position Title: Scientist II Work Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877 Assignment Duration: 12 Months Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: The Organization is currently seeking a talented and motivated Scientist II to join our Immuno-Oncology Group in Oncology Research Department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The successful candidate will actively contribute to the cell line engineering and cell modeling, utilizing advanced molecular biological technology, including facilitating target identification and validation, accelerating drug candidate screening (both small molecules and biologics), and elucidating mechanisms of action. Key Responsibilities: Under manager’s close supervision, using standard molecular biology techniques to conduct experiments aimed at establishing and validating various cell lines tailored toward specific project need Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments efficiently Analyze data and effectively communicate results Desire to learn advanced technologies to expand scientific knowledge and technical skills Collaborate with members within Oncology Research Department to support project advancement and decision making Prepare and deliver internal scientific presentations and reports as needed; contribute to external publications (posters and journals) Operate and maintain lab equipment Comply with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner Maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies Qualification & Experience: Must have good understanding of basic scientific principles and research practices Industry experience is preferred Extensive research experience using molecular biology techniques, including aseptic cell culture, CRISPR/Cas9, genomic DNA extraction/RNA purification, PCR, molecular cloning, transfection, transduction, RT-qPCR, Western Blot etc. Experience with designing multi-color flow cytometry panels, cell sorting, and data analysis using FlowJo is a plus Research experience in immunology and viral vector construction is a plus Proficient in data analysis, result interpretation, troubleshooting, and solving technical issues Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficiency with computers and data analysis software Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative research environment Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with three-plus (3+) years of experience in related scientific discipline or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field. No PhD candidates please. Additional Note from HM – Looking for molecular biology experience, particularly with engineered cells and CRISPR/Cas9 based gene editing. Experience in cancer immunology and NGS/scRNA-seq would be a strong plus for this position. Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 38.00/hr.