Bench Scientist (3281-1)

Artech Information System LLC; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company in Andover is seeking a mid-senior level scientist to develop and execute biomarker assays. This role involves working with flow cytometry and mass cytometry technologies to support pharmaceutical drug candidates, primarily in immunology and oncology. Candidates should have expertise in biological systems and cellular functions, along with experience in data analysis and project teamwork. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the development of innovative therapeutic targets.

Qualifications

• Mid-senior level experience in biomarker assay development.
• Expertise in biological systems and cellular functions.
• Knowledge of flow and CyTOF technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and execute biomarker assays.
• Participate in technology evaluations and method development.
• Analyze and present complex data to project teams.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Immunology

Cell biology

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

This mid-senior level scientist will be responsible for the development, qualification and execution of Client flow and mass cytometry (CyTOF) based biomarker and biomeasures assays to support Pharmaceutical drug candidates in a discovery, non-regulated laboratory in support of therapeutic targets primarily but not limited to immunology and oncology. Candidate will apply expertise and knowledge of biological systems, cellular functions, and flow and/or CyTOF technologies to develop quantitative biomarker, cellular function and cell based assays.

Candidate will participate in all phases of cellular assays laboratory operations including technology evaluations, the development of sample preparation and detection methods, antibody conjugation and reagent development, data analysis, interpretation, reporting and participate in discussions with the project teams for data integration and appropriate decision making.

Development and implementation of Client cellular biomeasures in vitro and ex vivo assays

Use flow and mass cytometry to assay samples from pre-clinical studies and

Presentation of complex data to internal teams

Responsible for QC and peer review of raw data, results and final reports

• Flow cytometry
• Immunology
• Cell biology