Scientist II (Biological process)

Company DescriptionArtech 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.Job DescriptionCandidate must have hands-on experience with upstream or downstream biological processes in cGMP or cGLP areas. Candidate must be able to understand and rigorously follow laboratory procedures and protocols; maintain clear and legible records; promote a clean and safe laboratory environment.

Prior experience in either biological product recovery/purification (particularly processes involving tangential flow filtration) or upstream fermentation areas is a must. Regardless of the candidate s area of prior expertise, he/she will be required to cross-train on BOTH fermentation and purification processes. Hands-on experience with operating HPLC is an added plus.Responsibilities include (1) execution of process development laboratory studies (fermentation, purification) and maintaining thorough records in lab notebooks (80% time) and (2) assisting with protocols, development reports and datapacks (20% time).Skills:Hands-on biochemical laboratory operations- Adherence to safety and cGLP procedures; use of PPE- Basic writing and communication skillsQualificationsBS in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical/biochemical Engineering RequiredAdditional InformationBest Regards,Akriti GuptaAssociate Recruiter(Scientific & Clinical Division)Artech Information Systems LLC360 Mt.

Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: | Fax: Connect with us on - LinkedIn | Facebook | TwitterSummaryType: ContractFunction: ResearchExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Pharmaceuticals