scientist- II

Artech Information System LLC

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San Diego, CA, us on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted February 24, 2026 Last posted February 24, 2026
Job description

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.

• The new Lead Discovery team is a critical part of the Discovery Sciences (DS) organization in Janssen R&D, and is committed to the delivery of high quality chemical leads needed for the generation of small molecule clinical compounds in all five Janssen Therapeutic Area (TA) discovery teams. 

• This mission requires deep scientific expertise in a number of disciplines including chemistry, cellular and molecular pharmacology, and screening technologies coupled with an ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners. Building on a strong legacy of success, we are currently seeking an outstanding individual to join our team as an Associate Scientist. 

• The candidate will be a key member of the Ion Channel/GPCR/Transporter Pharmacology group, and provide experimental support for programs from target nomination through declaration of a clinical candidate. S/he will assist with the characterization of Client membrane targets, MoA studies and the development of HTS assays. 

• A MS degree with a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience or a BS degree with a minimum of 4 - 8 years of laboratory experience is required. 

• Hands- on expertise with plate-based assays, molecular biology, biochemistry, binding assays and cell culture techniques is essential. 

• Working knowledge of ion channel, transporter or GPCR pharmacology is preferred. This position will be located in La Jolla, CA and may require up to 10% travel.



A MS degree with a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience or a BS degree with a minimum of 4 - 8 years of laboratory experience is required. 


• Hands- on expertise with plate-based assays, molecular biology, biochemistry, binding assays and cell culture techniques is essential. 



Sneha Shrivastava

Technical Recruiter (Clinical/Scientific)

 Artech Information Systems LLC

360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960 

Office: 973.967.3348 | Fax: 973.998.2599

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About this role

Summary

Support drug discovery projects with experiments on ion channels, GPCRs, transporters, assays, and cellular techniques.

Job title

scientist- II

Experience level

3-8 years

Industry

information technology

Location requirements

On-site in La Jolla, CA, with minimal travel, no remote work specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

plate-based assaysmolecular biologybiochemistrybinding assayscell culture

Preferred skills

ion channeltransporterGPCR pharmacology

Specializations

pharmacologycell biologybiochemistryassaysmolecular biology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City