Research Associate

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 DescriptionAs a member of Janssen Developability Group, you will be working with a team responsible for developability assessments and pre-clinical formulation development, aiding the identification of small molecule clinical candidates. You will be responsible for generating data under the guidance and supervision of a senior scientist, while maintaining accurate and well-organized laboratory records, worksheets and notebooks. Ideal candidate will be able to multi-task while working in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.Technical qualifications:1. Hands-on expertise with analytical techniques used for the solution characterization of small molecules, such as chromatography (HPLC and uPLC, ideally with Empower data acquisition software) is a must have.2. Experience with solid-state characterization of small molecules such as, thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, particle size measurements and light microscopy is highly desired.3. Good understanding of biopharmaceutical principles and hands-on expertise with pre-clinical formulation development and preparation is desired.4. Experience in the design of pre-formulation, forced degradation studies, and peptide formulations is preferred.Qualifications1. BS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, chemistry or other closely related field preferred with 3+ years of experience in Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry.2. Candidates with equivalent educational and professional backgrounds will also be considered.Additional InformationBest Regards,Anuj Mehta973-967-3402SummaryType: ContractFunction: ResearchExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Pharmaceuticals