Associate Scientist
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A current top partnership with a research-driven biopharmaceutical company is known as a powerhouse that aims to develop treatments for difficult-to-cure diseases. This renowned employer has created 32 products, including Humira and Lupron, that have highly impacted lives across the globe.
If you're looking to stand out in your field and lead the way to innovative therapies, this position is for you!
location: North Chicago, Illinoisjob type: Contract
salary: $30.00 - 35.89 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Generate and analyze precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner, under the direction of a more senior scientific leader.
- Demonstrate experimental precision and should possess general understanding of core discipline.
- Ability to consistently produce high quality histological slides
- Recognize variations in tissue specimens
- Knowledge of chemical rationale of staining procedures
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compoundsand GxP compliance
- Ability to recognize and deduce the probable cause of technical difficulties and respond accordingly
- Establish and exercise proper quality control
- Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates results at each tissue processing step to maintain quality control
- Completely follow established experimental protocols and assess results with supervision.
- Recognize and report experimental variances.
- Apply basic scientific principles to research.
- Learn and effectively implement new experimental protocols and / or techniques. Maintain laboratory equipment and optimize laboratory operations for efficient use of time, laboratory supplies and reagents, when appropriate.
- Consult literature to understand scientific purpose of assignments. Impact projects predominantly through lab
qualifications:
- B.S./B.A. Biology/ Chemistry or related field, with 1-5+ years relevant experience
- HT (ASCP) certification is preferred, but a candidate with strong biology skills and a willingness to learn may be considered
- 1 years of experience within a histology/ pathology laboratory within a GLP pharmaceutical company, CRO, hospital or diagnostic company.
skills: Biology, Chemistry, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.