Biomarker 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist Lead Biomarker Scientist to develop, optimize, validate, and perform FACS-based and other biomarker assays to support studies in New Haven CRU and external protocols if needed.

• Perform general flow cytometry operation, including sample preparation and analysis.
Experience in FACSCanto Flow Cytometer and FACSDiva software.

• Perform quality control checks on Flow Cytometers and other laboratory instruments, reagents, and techniques.

• Operate, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot Flow Cytometers and other laboratory instruments according to SOPs.

• Maintain quality control and calibration logs of all Flow Cytometers.

• Analyze, summarize and document experimental results.
• Perform data entry using laboratory information management system (LIMS).

• Write experimental SOPs.

• Update Biomarker Lead on the status, results and problems in method development and performance of the assays.

• Complete all NHCRU/Pharmaceutical required training.

• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Possess multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Experience in ELISpot Assays and Flow Jo software a plus.

Minimum of either:

• MS in Biology/Bio Chemistry/Medical Technology plus 1 year of relevant experience

• BS in Biology/Bio Chemistry/Medical Technology or 3 years of relevant experience.