Research Associate

Artech Information System LLC; La Jolla Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company in La Jolla, CA seeks a temporary Research Associate Scientist to perform and develop cell-based assays for small molecule evaluation. The role requires a B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry or Cell Biology and 5-7 years of lab experience. Key duties include maintaining cell lines, preparing reagents, and analyzing data. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong laboratory skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This full-time position has an 18-month contract.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of laboratory experience required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• High proficiency in automation and assay development.

Responsibilities

• Perform and develop cell-based assays for small molecule testing.
• Grow and maintain multiple cell lines and prepare reagents.
• Analyze data and maintain accurate laboratory notebook.

Skills

Strong work ethic

High self-motivation

Goal-oriented

Laboratory skills

Cell-based assays expertise

Outstanding communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or equivalent

Tools

ELISA

Liquid handling instrument

Data management tools

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

Job Description: Summarized Role Description: The Dept. of Biochemistry and Primary Screening in the Pharmaceutical Oncology Research Unit-La Jolla CA is seeking a temporary full time Research Associate Scientist with 18 month contract. The candidate will be involved in the performance and/or development, optimization and automation of routine cell-based assays under the direction and supervision of a Senior Scientist or Principle Scientist for the testing or evaluating of small molecule compounds. After completing experiments, analysis and publication of data is required using company-based software, plus accurate maintenance of a laboratory notebook, helping in data summary and slide presentations. In addition, the candidate will be growing and maintaining multiple cell lines, diluting compounds, making buffers and reagents, checking inventories and ordering lab supplies.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must have strong work ethic, high self-motivation, goal-oriented and the ability to work as part of a team
• Strong laboratory skills, general knowledge of sterilization, and tissue culture techniques required.
• Expertise in variety of cell-based assays with hands‑on skills in ELISA, WP assay/screen and assay development and validation.
• Skilled in automation plate‑based assay system, liquid handling instrument and detectors for various assay formats such as spectro‑photometric, luminescence and fluorescence.
• A working knowledge of data management tools is a plus
• Ability to work independently and contribute to project teams in a collaborative environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Highly organized, ability to prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses
• Ability to multi‑task, able to independently analyze and solve problems

Education/Experience

B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or equivalent, and a minimum of 5-7 years of laboratory experience