Lab Tech III

Randstad USA; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad seeks a Lab Tech III for a long-term, on-site contract in North Chicago, IL within a GLP setting. The role balances 80% hands-on lab work and 20% analytical reporting, collaborating with a senior supervisor to support a dynamic technical team.

Requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in a related science, hands-on HPLC experience, and experience in a pharmaceutical or GLP environment. Empower software familiarity is preferred, with strong documentation and cGMP compliance expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proven hands-on HPLC experience and general laboratory skills (pipetting, weighing, solution preparation).
• Professional background in the pharmaceutical industry or a GLP laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of bioanalytical testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing, formulation work, and bioanalytical assays (SEC, CEX, HIC, RP-HPLC).
• Utilize particle testing techniques, UV/IR/Fluorescence spectroscopy, pH measurement, Karl Fisher, and viscosity evaluations.
• Operate HPLC instrumentation using Empower software to capture, analyze, and interpret consistent analytical data.
• Maintain complete and compliant documentation of experiments using an Electronic Lab Notebook (eLN).
• Support daily lab maintenance, standard safety practices, and strict adherence to cGMP regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoot experimental setups, laboratory equipment, and instrumentation as needed.

Skills

HPLC experience

Bioanalytical testing methods

GLP laboratory environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related

Tools

Empower software

HPLC instrumentation

Job description

Job Summary

Step into an impactful long-term contract role as a Lab Tech III with a top-tier global pharmaceutical leader in North Chicago, IL. Operating 100% on-site within a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) setting, this position features an 80/20 balance of hands‑on laboratory activities and analytical reporting. You will collaborate directly with a senior supervisor while providing critical support to a dynamic technical team.

Job Summary

Step into an impactful long-term contract role as a Lab Tech III with a top-tier global pharmaceutical leader in North Chicago, IL. Operating 100% on-site within a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) setting, this position features an 80/20 balance of hands‑on laboratory activities and analytical reporting. You will collaborate directly with a senior supervisor while providing critical support to a dynamic technical team.

location: North Chicago, Illinois

job type: Contract

salary: $25.00 - 29.94 per hour

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non‑routine analytical testing, formulation work, and bioanalytical assays (SEC, CEX, HIC, RP‑HPLC).
• Utilize particle testing techniques, UV/IR/Fluorescence spectroscopy, pH measurement, Karl Fisher, and viscosity evaluations.
• Operate HPLC instrumentation using Empower software to capture, analyze, and interpret consistent analytical data.
• Maintain complete and compliant documentation of experiments using an Electronic Lab Notebook (eLN).
• Support daily lab maintenance, standard safety practices, and strict adherence to cGMP regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoot experimental setups, laboratory equipment, and instrumentation as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proven hands‑on HPLC experience and general laboratory skills (pipetting, weighing, solution preparation).
• Professional background in the pharmaceutical industry or a GLP laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of bioanalytical testing methods.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Empower software.
• Experience with particle sizing, force testing, or sub‑visible particle analysis.

skills: High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

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 [e-mail].

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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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