Company Description 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 Job Description: • Looking for someone with large molecule/biotherapeutic experience with proficiency in developing / validating ligand binding assays in a biohazardous matrix (serum, plasma) and/or running LBAs for routine sample analysis in support of pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic studies. • The ligand binding assays would be to quantify a drug candidate, a biomarker for the drug candidate, and/or detecting an immune response to a drug candidate. • Someone with ~3 years of pharma experience and/or has worked under GLP regulations is ideal. Someone that is a little more seasoned in ligand binding assays development, validations, and routine sample testing. • Description: Develop and validate ligand binding assays for regulated study support. In addition, the scientist will also conduct sample testing in support of regulated studies, maintain a GLP/GCLP compliant laboratory, and perform routine equipment maintenance and calibration. • Requirements: Experience with large molecule/biotherapeutics preferred. LC-MS experience not necessarily needed. 1 year of direct Pharma experience also desired. Candidates should be local to Andover site. Bachelor's degree required. Qualifications • Candidates should have 2 to 4 years’ experience with ligand binding assays (ELISA, electrochemiluminescence, fluorescence Gyros platform) for routine sample analysis. • Prior experience with regulated (GLP and/or GCLP) studies is desirable. • The candidate will need routine sample analysis using immunoassay techniques. • Additional responsibilities include: oversight of instrument installation and organization of laboratory space. The scientist should require minimal training and will support methods run on the instruments and participate in the maintenance of the instruments. Additional Information Sneha Shrivastava Technical Recruiter (Clinical/Scientific) Artech Information Systems LLC 360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.967.3348 | Fax: 973.998.2599 Connect with us on - LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter