Scientific Associate

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.

• Candidate will provide support on analytical projects of varying size and demonstrate awareness of broader project objectives.
• The fundamental analytical techniques to support vaccines and other biological products should be understood and practiced in an education setting, along with basic understanding of method development, qualification and validation.
• The successful applicant will be able to analyze information and standard practices using existing procedures to solve routine problems, and be accountable for self-development to enhance contribution.

• Analytical assay execution in support of vaccine process and product development programs, e.g. HPLC/UPLC, gel electrophoresis, ELISA etc.
• Data collection and reporting with knowledge of GLP/GMP environments.
• Perform tasks under limited supervision and able to execute experiments independently.
• Able to work under tight deadlines.
• Understand business drivers and be able to work under tight deadlines.
• Partner with diverse team members from various functions, countries and members at various levels in the organization.
• Solve complex problems using analytical thinking gained through formal education, experience and sound judgment.
• Self-development to enhance contribution.

• Hands on experience on HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis, immunoassay and other protein analysis methods are required for the position.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and take scientific direction from scientists.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Education:
  
  Internship or Academic experience preferred.