Scientist

Job Title: Scientist
Location: North Chicago, IL
Duration: 3 Months+ (Potential for extension)

Job Description: Summarized Purpose:

• Provides comprehensive laboratory operations support to ensure efficient, compliant, and uninterrupted analytical and scientific activities.
• Responsible for laboratory organization, reagent and inventory management, equipment coordination, waste handling, and documentation support in accordance with SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory guidelines. Enables scientists to focus on analytical testing by maintaining a safe, audit-ready, and well-functioning laboratory environment.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

Scientist supporting Laboratory Operations Support:

Prepare buffers, reagents, standards, and solutions according to SOPs. Manage glassware cleaning, drying, storage, and redistribution. Perform routine laboratory housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and inspection-ready environment. Label, log, and properly store incoming chemicals and reagents.Monitor chemical inventory levels and ensure proper segregation and storage per safety guidelines. Support laboratory space organization and optimization.
Order reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies. Track inventory using approved systems and maintain accurate stock records. Coordinate receipt, inspection, and stocking of laboratory materials. Maintain SDS documentation and chemical tracking records.
Manage laboratory waste collection and disposal (chemical, biological, sharps) per EH&S and regulatory requirements. Coordinate hazardous waste pickups. Ensure proper chemical labeling and secondary containment. Assist in laboratory safety inspections and corrective actions. Maintain safety equipment (eyewash stations, spill kits, fire extinguishers logs, etc.).
Coordinate preventive maintenance and calibration schedules for laboratory equipment. Maintain equipment logs and service documentation. Assist with installation and decommissioning of laboratory equipment. Troubleshoot minor operational issues and escalate when needed.
Complete laboratory documentation accurately and in accordance with SOPs and GLPs. Maintain training records related to laboratory operations. Support internal audits and regulatory inspections by ensuring documentation readiness. Assist QA with documentation retrieval and review support.
Support analytical and formulation scientists by preparing materials and ensuring readiness of lab space. Communicate inventory or safety concerns proactively. Build productive internal relationships with lab staff, QA, Facilities, and EH&S.

Job Complexity Works on problems of moderate Product where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
Job Knowledge Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Supervision Received Receives general instructions for routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Consults supervisor or experienced reviewers for determining corrective actions as needed.
Business Relationships Contacts are primarily internal to the company with infrequent external customer /
vendor contact on routine matters. Builds productive internal working relationships with lab staff, functional teams and clients.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years in lab setting).
Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to Product the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia and ICH guidelines
Demonstrates excellent manual dexterity skills, allowing for precise and accurate work.
Exhibits strong written and oral communication skills, facilitating effective communication within the team and with stakeholders.
Displays exceptional time management and project management skills, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, enabling the identification and resolution of issues.
Capable of cross-training on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group, enhancing versatility and collaboration.
Thrives in a collaborative work environment, actively contributing to a cohesive and productive team.

Management Role:
No management responsibility
Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is performed in a lab and/or office setting, on-site, with exposure to electrical office equipment.

Physical Requirements:
Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
Regular and consistent attendance.

Comments for Suppliers:
Fully onsite,
8am to 5pm Monday to Friday,
No overtime needed,
Virtual Interview,
Potential for extension.