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 Biophysics, Biooanalytics and Bioconjugation group supporting the End-to-End Biologics initiative to develop an in silico computational tool that can predict the viscosity of antibodies and enable molecular engineering for improved develop-ability.
• The scientist will provide experimental viscosity data for a library of antibodies as well as various biophysical characterizations such as DSC and aSEC to ensure these engineered variants retain the desired stability attributes.

Responsibilities:

• Molecular assessment of the engineered variants using various bioanalytical techniques (ie., DSC, DLS, aSEC)
• Generate viscosity data using Anton-Parr rheometer

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Effective bench scientist; proficient in a range of general lab techniques
• Knowledgeable in bioanalytical techniques such as DSC, aSEC and DLS
• Ideal to have experience with protein purification
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to grasp complex procedures and adapt appropriately
• Ability to complete experiments with limited supervision and present results in group settings
• Experience with using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent communication skills

Best Regards,

Anuj Mehta

973-967-3402