Research Associate I (4483335)

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

• Responsible for the execution and analysis of experiments and analytical procedures.

• Displays an investigative or technological orientation in designing, executing and interpreting experiments and analytical procedures.

• Investigates basic technical problems and performs routine scientific procedures and experiments under general supervision.

• Plans and prioritizes concurrent experimental procedures.

• Integrates, complies, and tabulates data and assists supervisor in the analysis and interpretation of the results.

• May provide oral presentations on results to other department members.

• Works under active supervision.

• Follows established procedures.

• Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.

• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.

• Failure to achieve results or erroneous execution may cause delays in program schedules, and may result in the allocation of additional resources.

• Frequent internal company contacts. Infrequent inter- departmental and outside constituent contacts on routine matters.

Experience:

• 0 to 3 years.

Skills:

• The Commercial Cell Culture Development (CCCD) department is responsible for the development, characterization, scale-up, and transfer of cell culture processes for late stage clinical and commercial manufacturing of therapeutic proteins and antibodies.

• In addition, the department provides technical expertise and support for improving the performance of commercial manufacturing processes.

• Department is seeking to employ a motivated individual for a 12-month temporary position.

• This individual will work with a team of scientists and engineers to develop/optimize mammalian cell culture processes.

• Responsibilities include conducting cell culture experiments using small scale (i.e. shake flasks, spin tubes, well plates) platforms and bench top bioreactors, running biochemical assays, and performing routine lab duties.

• The individual will also be responsible for designing experiments, monitoring cell culture parameters and documenting all studies.

• Experience in a basic biology lab setting, including aseptic techniques is a plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

• Must be able to work well independently and contribute as a member of a team.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a B.S. degree in Biology, Bioengineering, or related field and a minimum of 1 year of molecular biology and/or mammalian cell culture laboratory experience.

• Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and be able to work as part of a team.

Additional Information

Best Regards,

Akriti Gupta

(973) 967-3409

Morristown, NJ 07960