Bench Scientist

At the dawn of the new millennium, a unique information technology company was born: HCL Technologies. As narrated in the video below, HCL Technologies has demonstrated remarkable growth through the recent economic downturn, emerging as one of only eight 21st century listed technology companies in the world to cross $1bn in Net Profit, $6bn in Revenue and $15bn in Market Capitalization.

• 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 format such as spectro-photometric 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 3-5 years of laboratory experience

Additional Skills:

• Experience maintaining cell lines
• BS/MS in Biochemistry or Cell Biology
• Minimum 3-5 years lab experience

Best Regards,

Anuj Mehta

973-967-3402

Morristown, NJ 07960