Job description

Job Description

Laboratory Analysts conduct testing in accordance with established procedures using Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and under the supervision of the Study Director. Additionally, Laboratory Analysts record data concurrently, maintain traceability of samples throughout testing and notify the Study Director of any unforeseen circumstances that occur during testing.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
• OR
• BS Degree in other Life Sciences Discipline with working Laboratory Experience in a Chemistry setting

Essential Duties:

Scientific/General

· Perform testing, both GLP and non GLP; start to finish under supervision of the Study Director

· Order supplies and media as needed

· Ensure testing is conducted according to approved procedures (SOP, CSS, STP, etc.)

· Participate in the collaboration of quality events (unexpected results, deviations, etc.)

· Assist with and review controlled documents

· Basic computer skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook

Regulatory Compliance

· Know and follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO, etc.)

· Know and follow company policies and procedures

· Complete required training on time

Competencies of this position:

o Repetition of tasks with quality and attention to detail

o Ability to follow written procedures

o Good documentation practice (GDP)

o Critical thinking, problem solving, computer and math skills

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and lab equipment including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, computer mouse, telephones, photocopiers, file cabinets, microscopes, micropipettes, pipette aids and various hand tools.

The possibility exists for exposure to biological and chemical hazards, exposure to carcinogenic compounds and other environmental aspects which may be considered unfavorable. Employees are expected to follow Biosafety and Chemical Hygiene policies, practices and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are a representation of those that must be met to perform the essential job functions:

• Required to sit 15% of the day, stand and traverse 75% of the day to various office and lab locations and 10% of the day working at a computer.
• Bending, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing.
• Ability to have full body movement required.
• Occasional push and pull tasks with one or both hands.
• Must be able to work while wearing personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, face shields, gloves, lab coats and personal protective equipment deemed necessary to protect testing and to protect employees from various solutions, wastes, etc.

· Must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Itasca, IL 60143: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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