Bench Scientist (JOB ID- 4134-1)

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

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company is seeking a skilled scientist to join the Pharmacokinetics Dynamics and Metabolism New Biological Entities group. This lab-based contractor position involves supporting in vitro and in vivo pre-clinical ADME studies. Ideal candidates will have a BS/MS in Biochemistry, Biology, or Pharmacology with industry experience. Strong skills in handling radioactive materials and conducting experiments are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work innovatively in biotherapeutics development.

Qualifications

• 1‑5 years of industry/biopharma/biotech experience required.
• Experience using radioactive materials (125I, 111In) is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of IACUC, animal use protocols, PKPD study design and concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo pre-clinical studies.
• Support understanding of mechanistic ADME characteristics of biotherapeutics.
• Participate in laboratory operations relating to biotherapeutic PK.

Skills

In vivo PK studies

Cell culture

Experience with radioactivity

SDS-PAGE

Ligand Binding Assays

Education

BS/MS in Biochemistry

BS/MS in Biology

BS/MS in Pharmacology

Job description

Artech Information Systems is the #12 Largest IT Staffing Company in the U.S. and an employer of choice for over 7,000 consultants. We recruit world-class talent for IT, engineering, and other professional jobs at 70+ Fortune and Global 500 companies coast-to-coast across the U.S., India, and China. We are one of the fastest-growing companies in the US and we welcome you to search the thousands of jobs in our cutting‑edge GEM system for employment opportunities that fit your qualifications.

At the forefront of the staffing industry, Artech is a minority and women‑owned business enterprise (MWBE) committed to maximizing global workforce solutions on behalf of its clients. Artech's deep heritage, proven expertise and insightful market intelligence has secured long‑term partnerships with Fortune 500 and government clients seeking world‑class professional resources.

Job Description

Preferred Skills (2 or more from list is sufficient):

• In vivo PK studies
• Cell culture
• Experience with radioactivity
• SDS‑PAGE
• Ligand Binding Assays

Appropriate Background:

• 1‑5 years of industry/biopharma/biotech experience
• Education (any of the below or similarly related field, BS/MS level not PhD or PharmD):

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Pharmacology
• NO PhD or PharmD level for this position

Requirements

BS/MS level education in Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacology or closely related fields required.

• Industry experience in biopharma preferred
• Experience using radioactive materials (125I, 111In) is strongly preferred
• Experience with SDS‑PAGE, binding assays, or cell culture is a plus
• Knowledge of IACUC, animal use protocols, PKPD study design and concepts is a plus
• High level of initiative in performing experiments, multi‑tasking and troubleshooting
• Fast learner and be able to master running/maintaining instruments after a short period of training
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and written)
• Works well both independently and as part of a team. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a matrix‑environment is necessary
• Strong data organization and analysis skills

A contractor position is available for a skilled scientist to join in Pharmaceutical’s Pharmacokinetics Dynamics and Metabolism New Biological Entities (PDM‑NBE) ADME group to address diverse and complex scientific ADME issues pertaining to protein biotherapeutics. This lab‑based role involves the scientific and technical support of in vitro and in vivo pre‑clinical studies designed to understand mechanistic ADME characteristics of biotherapeutics which will support the development of predictive pharmacological tools. The candidate will participate in all phases of laboratory operations relating to biotherapeutic PK/tissue distribution/tissue catabolism study execution, sample preparation, and data analysis. We are looking for a scientist passionate about learning and able to quickly apply new skills to the project needs.

Notes: This position would require working around mice. There will not be any direct handling of mice, only exposure to where they are held during studies and to biological samples received from mice.

Exposure to radioactive isotopes will be weekly and levels are well within the occupational limits.

Additional Skills

• BS/MS level education in Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacology or closely related fields required
• Industry experience in biopharma preferred
• Experience using radioactive materials (125I, 111In) is strongly preferred
• Experience with SDS‑PAGE, binding assays, or cell culture is a plus
• Knowledge of IACUC, animal use protocols, PKPD study design and concepts is a plus
• High level of initiative in performing experiments, multi‑tasking and troubleshooting
• Fast learner and be able to master running/maintaining instruments after a short period of training
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and written)
• Works well both independently and as part of a team. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a matrix‑environment is necessary
• Strong data organization and analysis skills