Microbiologist

Details:

Position Title: Scientist II

Length of Contract: 12 months

Location/Site: North Chicago - Lake County - 100% onsite

Technical expert that will independently investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods/ techniques to address critical project needs. Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes. Read and adapt literature to accomplish assignments. Demonstrate mastery of broad range of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis.

• Independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions. Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives, and modify experimental plan when required, to respond.

• Learn, understand and master new experimental techniques, and act as a resource or mentor for others.

• Innovate and implement new experimental protocols.

• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in his/her field.

• Set and meet experimental timelines.

• Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data.

• Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents.

• Routinely read and apply relevant scientific literature. Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant-based activities where applicable.

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:

• BS or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience.

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?

• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.

• Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work within timelines.

• Reading and adapting literature

• Reading and applying scientific literature

• Innovate and design a new experimental protocol to solve problems

• Scientific writing skills

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical or medical device fields

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

• Previous Quality or regulatory experience

What type of environment is this person working in?

• Group environment, working independently on different things

Work Schedule (Define days,# of hours)/ Is Overtime offered or required?

• Monday – Friday 8 – 5; Overtime not required but may be needed occasionally

Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it an on-site role? If remote opportunity exists, what are the options (i.e. 1 day remote, 4 days on-site)?

• Onsite

• Possiblity of working remote up to 2 days a week

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans