Lab Technician

Lab Tech I

Contract Opportunity

Located in North Chicago, IL 60064

Shift Hours: Mondays to Fridays 7 am to 3:30 pm (after training period time can be adjusted)

Hourly Pay Rate: $20/hr

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our dynamic research and development team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting precise laboratory experiments, maintaining rigorous quality control standards, and supporting scientific investigations across various disciplines. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in laboratory procedures, a solid understanding of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards, and experience working within regulated environments such as FDA regulations. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative research initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.

Must Have Skill:

Must have a good driving record as techs need to drive between sites (North Chicago to Abbot Park)

Work Description:

• Calibrates inspection, measurement, and test equipment (Pipettes, Timers/stopwatches/Digital clocks).
• Maintain accurate calibration data/records with the computerize system database (Maximo)
• Will work with management and other technicians within the lab to learn pipette calibration fundamentals, working to produce calibrations using systems Software (Maximo, Calibry and Pipetto).
• Learn fundamental calibration techniques and processes.
• Develop skills necessary to perform calibrations independently.

Responsibilities:

• Perform schedule calibrations, demand calibrations, new calibrations etc.
• Should be able to troubleshoot and repair or preplace out of tolerance devices.
• Perform analysis for repair prevention.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by Group Leader, Supervisor, or Senior Supervisor

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn new skills regarding calibration and calibration process.
• Previous laboratory experience is preferred but not required, GMPs and GLP.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Proficiency outlook computer software.
• Basic organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to follow written directions, written procedures and SOPs.

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?
1. High School Graduate - Diploma required
2. Some experience calibrating pipettes or some experience with pipettes in general prefer.
3. Some lab background, GMPs and GLP prefer
4. Be able to navigate computer software, Be able to be sited for 2 hours, Be able to work with tools and small components.
5. Be a team player, be able to work with different people and maintain a good working environment.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Industrial laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
• GLP: 1 year (Preferred)
• GMP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Laboratory techniques: 1 year (Preferred)
• Laboratory information management systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Chicago, IL 60064 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20