Associate Scientist II - Product Assurance

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.

Description:

The candidate will be involved in performing DNA quantitation, STR reactions, and capillary electrophoresis experiments. He (She) will also be trained to perform data analysis using HID real-time PCR and genotyping software. This contract term will be for 6 months.

Responsibilities Include:

Prepare large amount of DNA samples for qPCR, STR, and CE workflow.

Run and maintain qPCR and CE instruments in daily basis.

Perform primary data analysis and troubleshoot data problems.

Perform statistical data analysis and generate summary tables and charts.

Perform verification and validation of new instruments following written SOPs.

Present experiment results as needed to project team.

Required Skills:

Thorough understanding and hands-on experiences on PCR, qPCR, and CE technologies.

Good bench work and record keeping skills in molecular biology laboratory.

Ability to understand and follow instructions from testing documents.

Proficient in using MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint files for data analysis and presentation.

Strong team working, collaboration and partnership attitude.

Experience with Thermo Fisher instruments and downstream analysis preferred.

Knowledge of statistics and related software, such as JMP or Minitab, is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications (Must Have): BS or MS in chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology with 3+ years industrial experience. Practical experience in DNA quantitation (qPCR), Sanger sequencing, or fragment analysis. Excellent time management and book keeping skills. Good writing and verbal skills to communicate experiment results and issues.

Vishnu Kumar

Technical Recruiter

Artech Information Systems LLC

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

Office: +1.973.967.3585 | Fax: 973.998.2599