Bench Scientist : 2860-1

Artech Information System LLC; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company in Andover seeks a skilled cell biologist/immunologist to join its advanced cellular biomarker laboratory. The ideal candidate will have a BS/MS in immunology or cell biology and 3-6 years of relevant laboratory experience. Responsibilities include preparing and staining cells for assays, operating flow cytometers, and supporting portfolio projects through deep immune-phenotyping and assay development. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in laboratory work in academic or industry settings.
• Expertise in deep immune-phenotyping and phospho-signaling assays.
• Knowledge of immunology and quantitative cell biology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stain cells for various assays.
• Run flow assays independently with initiative for method development.
• Maintain and troubleshoot flow cytometers and microscopes.

Skills

Cell culture expertise (cell lines and primary immune cells)

Flow cytometry operation and maintenance

Data analysis using FlowJo or Cytobank

Strong communication skills

Collaborative team player

Data organization and analysis

Education

BS/MS in immunology, cell biology or related fields

Tools

Flow cytometers

Mass cytometry (CyTOF)

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

Location: Andover, MA

Duration: 36 months

Job Description:

REQUIREMENTS

BS/MS level education in immunology , cell biology or related fields required 3-6 years of experience in laboratory work in academic or industry setting

Extensive experience with cell biological techniques such as cell culture (cell lines as well as primary immune cells), cell isolation from human blood and mouse tissues, immune-staining for multi-color flow assays is required

Expertise in the operation and maintenance of flow cytometers

Experience with flow data analysis using FlowJo or Cytobank

Works well both independently and as part of a team. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a matrix-environment

Strong data organization and analysis skills

Strong communication skills and abilities work in a fast-paced matrix environment

This candidate will assist in all aspects of cytometry support for portfolio in PDM-Biomarkers.

Job Focus:

A position is available for a skilled cell biologist/immunologist to join a state-of-the-art cellular biomarker-biomeasures laboratory in PDM, Andover. Expertise in cellular and functional assays using flow cytometry, cell culture and other immunological assays is required. The lab based role entails performing deep immune-phenotyping and phospho-signaling assays of human, mouse and cynomolgus cells, receptor quantification, receptor internalization, and receptor occupancy to support portfolio projects. This position requires deep knowledge of human and mouse immunology, proven expertise in multi-color flow cytometry and biochemical techniques (antibody conjugation to fluorochromes) and a strong background in quantitative cell biology,. The candidate will participate in all phases of laboratory operations including sample preparation, hand-on operation of flow cytometers, assay execution, instrument maintenance, data acquisition and reporting.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and stain cells for receptor quantification, receptor internalization kinetics, immune-phenotyping, functional assays and microscopy

Run flow assays under minimal supervision; initiative in method development is expected.

Independently carry out daily operation, calibration, maintenance, and trouble shooting of flow cytometers and time-lapse microscopes.

Help in assay and reagent development, sample preparation and analysis for biomarker discovery using mass cytometry (CyTOF)