Research Associate-II

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. Job Description: • Under general supervision, executes on assigned tasks following appropriate laboratory/technical procedures. • Produces competent, reproduce-able results to a high technical standard. • Makes detailed observations and analyzes data to provide an interpretation of results. • Assists with the investigation, creation and development of methods, experiments and/or technologies for project advancement. • Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and/or quantitative analyses. • Maintains accurate and well-organized laboratory records, worksheets and notebooks. • Under general supervision, executes on assigned tasks following appropriate laboratory/technical procedures. • Maintains current training requirements. Maintains compliance to company Environmental Health and Safety policies, procedures and practices. Skills: • Previous hands-on practical laboratory experience is required. • Must have standard protein biochemistry skills, to prepare buffers, run SDS-PAGE gels, perform BCA assays and similar well-defined tasks. • Must have a demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles. • Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making skills. Must possess good oral and written communication skills. • Must be able to demonstrate sound judgment. • Must have demonstrated problem solving abilities. • Strong organizational skills are required. • Good computer skills are required. • Working knowledge of MS word, Excel, Power point is a plus. • Experience working in an FDA regulated environment is highly desired. • Must be willing to work as part of a team and demonstrate good interpersonal skills. Education: • A minimum of a Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline is required. • Equivalent experience may be accepted. • A minimum of 2 years work experience in a research and/or development environment is required. For more information, Please contact Sneha Shrivastava (973) 967-3348 Morristown, NJ 07960