Research Associate, Research 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.

As a Research Associate you will support the development of novel microfluidic platforms. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team solving complex problems, working on integration issues and investigating new research areas. Candidates that are engineering with a foundation in biology are better suited for this role vs. pure biologists.

• Hands‑on testing, integration and optimization of microfluidic systems including fluidics, hardware, firmware, software, and chemistry/reagents
• Quickly fabricate and test prototyped microfluidic systems
• Conduct system level testing, assay testing, image analysis
• Translate benchtop assays to prototype microfluidic systems
• Use standard lab instrumentation: fluorescence plate readers, fluorescence microscopes, thermocyclers, bioanalyzers, DNA sequencers, syringe pumps
• Develop and implement experimental test plans
• Record and analyze complex data sets
• Develop creative solutions to troubleshoot issues
• Willingness to be hands‑on
• Share and record experimental results for an audience with broad technical backgrounds at technical meetings

• Microfluidics experience with prototyping microfluidic systems: 3D printers, CO₂ laser, laser ablation, profilometry; demonstrated ability to understand and successfully work across multiple disciplines including engineering, biology, and software
• 1‑2 years of experience in a clean room
• 1‑2 years of experience in a lab environment with wet biology or chemistry experience
• 1‑2 years of experience in product development (highly desired); experience in a BSL‑2 lab (plus); experience with sequencing, library prep and PCR (highly desired)
• Organized and detail oriented
• Clear communicator and a team player
• Multidisciplinary approach to problem solving
• Desire to be part of a fast‑paced dynamic environment

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or Physics

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