Analytical Automation Scientist

Artech Information System LLC; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major IT staffing company is seeking an analytical automation specialist for their Technical Research and Development group. The position requires expertise in the Tecan Evo liquid handling platform and experience in flow cytometry and analytical assay automation. Candidates should have a M.S. or B.S. degree with 2-3 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include operating Tecan Evo systems, supporting laboratory users, and ensuring successful assay development and validation. Excellent teamwork and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in flow cytometry and analytical assay automation.
• Familiarity with general biological/analytical assays.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Tecan Evo liquid handling instruments.
• Understand protocol development needs with subject matter experts.
• Implement, validate, and document automated flow cytometry analytical assays.
• Support laboratory users of liquid handling instruments.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

M.S. or B.S. in a related field

Tools

Tecan Evo liquid handling platform

Flow cytometry

ELISA

qPCR

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.

Job Description

• There is an immediate opening for an analytical automation specialist in the Technical Research and Development group of the Cell and Gene Therapy Unit at Novartis.
• The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience in and knowledge of human cellular immunology.
• Previous experience with the Tecan Evo liquid handling platform – both with regard to day-to-day operation and troubleshooting is preferred.
• Familiarity with a range of general biological/analytical assays for the purposes of application development and validation (e.g. flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR) is desirable. Key responsibilities will include:
• Operating and maintaining Tecan Evo liquid handling instruments
• Interacting with subject matter experts to understand protocol development needs
• Implementing, validating, and documenting automated flow cytometry analytical assays
• Supporting other users of laboratory liquid handling instruments.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills as well as the ability to balance multiple concurrently running projects are essential to success in this position.

Qualifications

Skills: Able to work productively in highly-collaborative team-oriented environment with excellent attention to detail in all aspects described above. Job level and title will be commensurate with experience and training. The Company are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. Our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. English.

Education: M.S. or B.S. degree with 2-3 years relevant experience in flow cytometry and analytical assay automation on the Tecan Evo liquid handling platform.

Additional Information

Technical Recruiter (Clinical/Scientific)

Artech Information Systems LLC

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

Office: 973.967.3348 | Fax: [phone]

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