Biologics Lab Technician — HPLC & Protein Testing

Spectraforce Technologies; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Lake County, IL is seeking a Lab Tech III to support daily laboratory activities in a biologics-focused team. This entry-level role involves preparing solutions, receiving reagents, labeling with expiration dates, and assisting with testing.

The team performs HPLC and chromatography using Empower, works with proteins and biologic products, and requires good teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Some prior laboratory experience is mandatory; college lab work is acceptable.
• Hands-on HPLC experience is helpful; college/university lab experience can be considered.
• Experience with solution preparation, pipetting, weighing, and sample prep is helpful.
• Experience with capillary electrophoresis is helpful; experience with proteins or biologic products is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions and standards; assist testing and lab ordering.
• Receive reagents; unpack, label, and date-expire materials.
• As you learn, perform assigned work and learn lab layout and processes.
• Perform HPLC and chromatography using Empower data acquisition; conduct capillary electrophoresis testing.
• Work with proteins and biologic products; perform preparation tasks for testing.

Skills

HPLC experience

Team communication

Laboratory work

Biologics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Master's degree in a scientific field

Tools

Empower software

HPLC instruments

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies in Lake County, IL is seeking a Lab Tech III to support daily laboratory activities in a biologics-focused team. This entry-level role involves preparing solutions, receiving reagents, labeling with expiration dates, and assisting with testing.

The team performs HPLC and chromatography using Empower, works with proteins and biologic products, and requires good teamwork and communication.