Staff Scientist

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 client is seeking a temporary scientist to support the genetic characterization of cell lines expressing therapeutic proteins. 

• The scientist will be primarily responsible for molecular biology activities that demonstrate genetic and epigenetic foundations of cellular phenotypes, such as ddPCR, RT-PCR, Northern blotting, Southern blotting, Next-Generation Sequencing, and molecular cloning. 

• Additional responsibilities include mammalian cell culture, experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, participation in project teams and maintaining detailed records. 

• The work is highly collaborative; requiring excellent communication skills and a desire to be part of a team. 

• This temporary position is located at our Springhouse, PA facility and is expected to be needed until the end of 2016. 

• Qualifications The qualified candidate will have a BA/BS/MS in biological sciences, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related scientific discipline. A minimum of 3 year of experience in a laboratory setting is required. 

• Experience in mammalian cell culture, PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, and common molecular biology techniques is required. 

• Familiarity with quantitative PCR and Next Generation Sequencing data analysis is preferred. 

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills are required. 

• The incumbent candidate must be comfortable working in a matrix environment and have the ability to connect with different functional groups and people in multiple levels while embracing and driving change.

Qualifications The qualified candidate will have a BA/BS/MS in biological sciences, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related scientific discipline. A minimum of 3 year of experience in a laboratory setting is required. 

 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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