Research Associate

Artech Information System LLC; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company in Andover is seeking a laboratory technician with over 2 years of experience in hospital or pharmaceutical settings. The role involves preparing buffers and tissue culture media, documenting work, and assisting with shipping logistics in a controlled laboratory environment. Ideal candidates should possess a sound knowledge of chemical principles and good laboratory practices, ensuring compliance with established procedures. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to critical laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with laboratory operations in a hospital or pharmaceutical setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffers and tissue culture media following established procedures.
• Document all work utilizing Media Prep Worksheet.
• Assist with the shipping logistics of buffer and media solutions.

Skills

Laboratory operations experience

Knowledge of chemical principles

Good laboratory practices

Aseptic techniques

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

• Possess a sound knowledge of the chemical principles and concepts of preparing buffers and tissue culture media and aseptic techniques
• Use established procedures (SOP’s) and based on experience, training, and education, interpret complex methodologies (Protocols) provided by scientists.
• Utilize good laboratory practices while applying technical expertise to formulate buffers and tissue culture solutions.
• Independently perform work in a controlled laboratory environment. May assist others in completing their work.
• Document all work utilizing Media Prep Worksheet.
• Maintain appropriate records pertaining to solution preparation in a fashion that allows for easy data retrieval.
• Assist the team with the documentation such as records, reports and worksheets.
• Assist with the shipping logistics of the buffer and media solutions.
• Perform other applicable duties as deemed appropriate by lab supervisor / manager.

Qualifications

Additional Skills:

• 2+ years experience with laboratory operations in a hospital or pharmaceutical setting.