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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.

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The Dept. of Biochemistry and Primary Screening in the Pharmaceutical Oncology Research Unit-La Jolla CA is seeking a temporary full time Research Associate Scientist with 18 month contract. The candidate will be involved in the performance and/or development, optimization and automation of routine cell-based assays under the direction and supervision of a Senior Scientist or Principle Scientist for the testing or evaluating of small molecule compounds. After completing experiments, analysis and publication of data is required using company-based software, plus accurate maintenance of a laboratory notebook, helping in data summary and slide presentations. In addition, the candidate will be growing and maintaining multiple cell lines, diluting compounds, making buffers and reagents, checking inventories and ordering lab supplies.

Job Requirements:
• Candidate must have strong work ethic, high self-motivation, goal-oriented and the ability to work as part of a team
• Strong laboratory skills, general knowledge of sterilization, and tissue culture techniques required.
• Expertise in variety of cell-based assays with hands-on skills in ELISA, WP assay/screen and assay development and validation.
• Skilled in automation plate-based assay system, liquid handling instrument and detectors for various assay formats such as spectro-photometric, luminescence and fluorescence.
• A working knowledge of data management tools is a plus
• Ability to work independently and contribute to project teams in a collaborative environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Highly organized, ability to prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses
• Ability to multi-task, able to independently analyze and solve problems

Education/Experience:
B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or equivalent, and a minimum of 5-7 years of laboratory experience

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Regards,

Anuj Mehta

973-967-3402

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