Position Title: Lab Tech
Work Location: North Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60064
Assignment Duration: 1 year from start date (possible extension to 2 years)
Work Schedule: 5 days/week, 4 hours/day preferably in the mornings (around 8am-12pm)
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Position Summary: Support laboratory activities, preparing and keeping it ready for experiments while following proper laboratory safety protocols.

Background & Context:

• The Biologics Drug Product Development group develops antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and other biologics by state-of-the-art formulation and analytical technologies.
• We create valuable intellectual property through new formulation compositions and prepare and defend CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control) regulatory content.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• General housekeeping of laboratory: supplies, chemical reagents, and lab equipment.
• Prepare buffers and solution for use in the laboratory.
• Follow proper safety protocols which includes, but not limited to wearing personal protective equipment, and the proper disposal of biohazard and/or chemical waste.

 
Qualification & Experience:

• High school diploma with STEM background and 1-3 years’ experience in a laboratory setting like during a college chemistry or biology class.
• AS with 1-3 years of experience.
• BS in scientific field with no experience.
• Experience in wet bench lab preferred (can be from school) - pH meter, analytical balance, micropipettes, volumetric measurements, mathematical calculations, unit conversions, etc.
• Be able to work in a scientific laboratory setting with a strong attention to details, safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Be able to work independently and follow directions.
• Possess good communication and documentation skills.
• Be able to lift weights and work with hazardous chemicals.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 18.00/hr.