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 A position is available for a highly skilled analytical chemist or engineer to join in Pharmaceutical s Pharmacokinetics Dynamics and Metabolism New Biological Entities (PDM-NBE) ADME group with deep expertise in antibody ADME and inter-molecular binding. The lab based role entails training on the state-of-the-art technology for intermolecular interactions and quantification of binding affinity of Biotherapeutic drug to specific proteins in human biological matrices with unwanted immunogenicity.This position requires strong analytical expertise, with background in engineering, protein biochemistry, immunology or PK as a plus. The candidate will participate in all phases of laboratory operations including training on the technology, design of reagents, design of binding experiments, the development of sample preparation, assay execution, instrument maintenance, data analysis, summarization and reporting. We are looking for a scientist passionate about learning and able to quickly apply new skills to the project needs. Responsibilities: • Design of protein reagents to be used in binding studies • Run binding assays under minimal supervision; initiative in method development is expected • Independent daily operation, calibration, maintenance, and trouble shooting the binding instrument • Analysis of binding data and derive binding affinity using relevant software • Work with modeler to build computational immunogenicity model • Handling of biological samples, specifically human and preclinical serum and tissues • Summarize work and write reports Qualifications Technical Skills and Experience: BS/MS level education in Analytical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmacology or closely related fields required; advanced degree may be a plus Industry experience in biopharma preferred Attention to detail is critical, and be able to handle very delicate and complicated instrument to produce reproducible data Strong analytical and biochemistry background is required. Good understanding of concepts of binding affinities is a plus Fast learner and be able to master running/maintaining the instrument after a short period of training Strong initiative for problem solving at a technical and intellectual level Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Works well both independently and as part of a team. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a matrix-environment Strong data organization and analysis skills Additional Information Anuj Mehta Technical Recruiter (Clinical/Scientific) Artech Information Systems LLC 360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960 Office: 973.967.3402 | Fax: 973.998.2599 Connect with us on - LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter