Bench Scientist

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. • The Global Biotherapeutic Technologies department has a contractor position in the Structural Biology group supporting the End-to-End Biologics initiative to build an accurate structure-based prediction method for sequence liability analysis. • We are seeking for a highly-motivated scientist who will provide support for protein crystallography by generating the material necessary to solve the x-ray crystal structures and by carrying out crystallization and crystal optimization experiments to ensure high quality x-ray diffraction data. • The ideal candidate will be motivated, detailed, goal-oriented and possess excellent analytical skills. • Responsible for general laboratory and operational support. • Including providing logistical support for samples and compounds management, ordering supplies and carrying out general bench work activities. Responsibilities • Primary responsibilities include protein purification and protein sample analysis using modern protein purification techniques such as affinity, size-exclusion and ion-exchange chromatography. • Generation of high quality crystals using automated robotic technologies and hanging/sitting drop crystallization techniques. • Previous experience in the above techniques is preferred, but on the job training can be provided. Qualifications • Minimum of B.A./B.S. with knowledge of molecular biology or protein biochemistry • Effective bench scientist with experience in protein sample analysis and protein purification techniques • Ideal to have experience in protein crystallization • Ability to complete experiments with limited supervision and present results in group settings • Excellent communication skills • Experience with using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel • Adaptability and multitasking capabilities are strongly favored for this position Additional Skills: • Primary responsibilities include protein purification and protein sample analysis using modern protein purification techniques such as affinity, size-exclusion and ion-exchange chromatography. • Generation of high quality crystals using automated robotic technologies and hanging/sitting drop crystallization techniques. • Previous experience in the above techniques is preferred, but on the job training can be provided. Best Regards, Anuj Mehta 973-967-3402