Research Associate II (4538431)

Artech Information System LLC; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established IT staffing company in Massachusetts is seeking a candidate for a role in small molecule drug discovery. The successful candidate will execute biophysical assays and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Ideal applicants will have relevant experience with Surface Plasmon Resonance, calorimetry, and NMR techniques, alongside a degree in a relevant field with some professional experience. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing in vitro assays in biotech/pharmaceutical environment.
• Strict attention to detail is required.
• Strong collaborative skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team for small molecule drug discovery.
• Conduct in vitro binding studies and execute biophysical assays.
• Support screening campaigns and present results at team meetings.

Skills

Experience with Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)

Experience with calorimetry

Experience with NMR

Excellent communication skills

Motivated in individual and team environments

Education

BS/BA in relevant field with 2-5 years of experience or MS with 0-2 years

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

• The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to small molecule drug discovery.
• With appropriate guidance and supervision, the successful candidate will conduct in vitro binding studies and be responsible for the careful execution of established biophysical assays.
• The successful candidate is also expected to support screening campaigns.
• As an active member of high value project teams, the candidate will work collaboratively with medicinal chemists, biologists, DMPK scientists, etc., presenting his/her results at team meetings.
• With an appropriate sense of urgency, the successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, commitment, and dedication with an overall goal of bringing life-changing therapies to patients in need.

Skills:

• Experience with Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR, Biacore), calorimetry, NMR, and/or other biophysical techniques is critical.
• Experience working on early-stage small molecule drug discovery project teams is highly desirable.
• Experience with analytical techniques and assay validation is a plus.
• Strict attention to detail and excellent communication (oral & written) skills are required.
• The candidate must be motivated to excel in both individual and team environments.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 2-5 years (or MS with 0-2 years) of professional experience developing in vitro assays in the biotech/pharmaceutical environment, or equivalent