Position Title: Scientist II
Work Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Arrangement: Onsite
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Execute tissue processing to prepare high-quality samples for analysis, ensuring consistency and adherence to established protocols.
• Conduct tissue embedding using paraffin and frozen section techniques to enable accurate sectioning and downstream applications.
• Perform tissue staining, including immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and histological staining, to support imaging and research goals.
• Troubleshoot and optimize protocols to ensure reproducible, high-quality results.
• Collaborate with researchers to design experiments, analyze data, and interpret findings.
• Maintain detailed records of procedures, results, and inventory in compliance with laboratory standards.

 
Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience in tissue processing, tissue staining, and tissue embedding in a research or clinical laboratory setting.
• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in histological techniques, including paraffin and cryosectioning.
• Expertise in IHC, IF, and other histological staining methods.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize tissue preparation protocols.

• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time-management and multitasking abilities to handle multiple projects efficiently.
• Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication for collaborating with researchers and documenting procedures.
• Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment.
• Compliance: Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Education: Master’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field (bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience may be considered).

 
 
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: $ 37.00/hr.