Research Associate -III

Artech Information System LLC; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm in the United States is seeking a qualified candidate to support laboratory-based projects for pharmacodynamics and biomarkers. The ideal applicant must have a BS in Biology or a related field with at least 5 years of laboratory experience. Key responsibilities include performing RNA isolation and analyzing clinical samples using various techniques, including ELISA and flow cytometry. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary for handling multiple projects efficiently. The role requires maintaining detailed records and assisting in laboratory management, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years laboratory experience with a BS degree, or 2 additional years with MS.
• State-of-the-art knowledge in molecular and cellular biology is essential.
• Experience with human whole blood and blood products.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacodynamic assay development for clinical studies.
• Perform high-throughput RNA isolation and QC procedures.
• Develop and execute cell-based assays for gene signatures.
• Maintain a record of studies in electronic notebooks.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory instruments and supplies.

Skills

Molecular and cellular biology

ELISA techniques

RNA isolation

Taqman qPCR

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

High-throughput analysis

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

BS degree in Biology, Biotechnology or related field

MS degree related to laboratory experience

Tools

MS Excel

GraphPad

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:

This position will support the Systems Pharmacology and Biomarkers Rheumatoid Arthritis lab-based group to assist with pharmacodynamic assay development for phase 1 clinical studies and sample processing and analysis for larger phase 3 clinical studies. The qualified candidate will perform high-throughput RNA isolation and associated QC procedures from a variety of clinical sample types as well as perform protein assays on clinical samples. They will also develop and execute cell-based assays to generate gene signatures of inflammatory disease pathways and use flow cytometry techniques to determine responses in individual cell types. The successful candidate must be able to work in a project-focused, matrixed team environment. The successful candidate will also be responsible for data analysis and interpretation using various computer programs, including MS Excel, GraphPad, etc, and have experience managing large sample libraries and data sets. The candidate must maintain a record of studies in the form of electronic notebooks, technical reports, summaries, and protocols. They will assist in maintaining laboratory instruments and supplies in a clean and safe laboratory environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Core Responsibilities)

• State-of-the-art knowledge in molecular and cellular biology is essential.
• Experience with the following techniques is required: ELISA (including MSD, Luminex, R&D Systems, etc), RNA isolation, Taqman qPCR, mammalian cell culture, and flow cytometry.
• Familiarity with proper Biosafety procedures for working with human samples is essential.
• Experience performing high-throughput analysis of human samples, including the use of laboratory automation is preferred.
• Must be highly organized and capable of handling several projects simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal communication skills needed. It is essential that candidate be self-motivated, productive and have excellent computer, communication, and scientific problem solving skills. Qualified candidates must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

LABORATORY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Flow cytometry
• Experience with human whole blood and blood products
• High-throughput screening

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

BS degree in Biology, Biotechnology or related field plus minimum 5 years additional laboratory experience, or MS with 2 additional years of laboratory experience.

Additional Information

Technical Recruiter (Clinical/Scientific)

Artech Information Systems LLC

360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960

Office: 973.967.3348 | Fax: [phone]