Lab Technician - Bioanalytical Scientist

Collabera; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Collabera in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Lab Technician III (Bioanalytical Scientist) to perform routine and non-routine analyses, formulation work, and support multiple scientists in a GLP environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with SEC, CEX, HIC, RP-HPLC, Karl Fischer, UV/IR/fluorescence spectroscopy, pH, viscosity, density, particle testing, eLN, and GDP. It involves 70-80% lab work and 20-30% documentation, on-site only, with a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant science field.
• Experience with bioanalytical testing and lab operations is recommended.
• Experience with HPLC methods (SEC/CEX/HIC/RP-HPLC) and related instrumentation.
• Good documentation and adherence to cGMP/SOP practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analyses and formulation tasks.
• Support multiple scientists and manage lab projects in GLP environment.
• Prepare solutions, reagents, and maintain laboratory inventory.
• Conduct wet chemistry testing and bioanalytical measurements (HPLC, GC, MS).
• Document experiments with eLN and ensure data integrity.
• Troubleshoot instruments and learn new techniques as needed.
• Follow SOPs, cGMP, safety protocols, and maintain clean lab space.

Skills

Bioanalytical Methods

HPLC

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Good Documentation Practices

Laboratory Maintenance

Pipetting & Solution Preparation

pH Measurement

Visual Evaluation

SOP & cGMP Compliance

MS Excel

Electronic Laboratory Notebook (eLN)

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Education

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

Master's degree in related discipline (preferred)

Tools

Empower Chromatography Software

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Electronical Laboratory Notebook (eLN)

MS Excel

Job description

Position Details

Industry: Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology
Job Title: Lab Technician III (Bioanalytical Scientist)
Duration: 12 Months Contract (Possible Extension Based on Performance and Business Needs)
Location: North Chicago, IL 60064
Shift: Monday-Friday | 8 Hours per Day | 100% Onsite (Flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM)
Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Job Description

The Bioanalytical group is looking for an experienced Bioanalytical Scientist/Lab Technician to perform routine and non-routine analysis as well as formulation work within the group. The ideal candidate will have experience with various bioanalytical and physical tests including SEC, CEX, HIC and RP-HPLC, Karl Fischer, UV, IR and fluorescence spectroscopy, visual evaluations such as color and clarity, pH, viscosity, density, and visible and sub‑visible particle testing techniques. Experience analyzing and interpreting bioanalytical data and working with project teams is a plus. This position is designed to support scientists with day‑to‑day laboratory operations while developing technical skills over time. The successful candidate will support multiple scientists across various projects and gradually take on additional technical responsibilities as experience is gained.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with project leads on projects of varying complexity, including routine and non‑routine analysis, and generate reliable and consistent results.
• Support multiple scientists across various laboratory projects.
• Prepare laboratory solutions and reagents.
• Perform routine laboratory support activities, including general lab maintenance, laboratory upkeep, glassware cleaning, laboratory organization, inventory management, and ordering laboratory supplies.
• Perform routine wet chemistry testing, protein concentration testing, particle size analysis, and other biologics analytical testing.
• Perform formulation work within the group.
• Perform routine testing and document experiments using an electronic laboratory notebook (eLN).
• Troubleshoot experiments and laboratory instrumentation.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques.
• Perform HPLC/chromatography work as assigned.
• Analyze and interpret bioanalytical data.
• Follow, understand, and comply with SOPs, cGMP requirements, safety procedures, and applicable policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.

Required Skills

• General Science Background (Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology)
• General Laboratory Skills (Pipetting, Solution Preparation, Sampling, Weighing & pH Measurement)
• Bioanalytical Methods
• HPLC (SEC, CEX, HIC, RP-HPLC)
• Empower Chromatography Software
• Protein Concentration Testing
• Particle Size Analysis
• Biologics / Large Molecule Analytical Testing
• Karl Fischer
• UV, IR & Fluorescence Spectroscopy
• Wet Chemistry Techniques
• Visual Evaluation (Color & Clarity)
• pH, Viscosity & Density Testing
• Electronic Laboratory Notebook (eLN)
• Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• SOP & cGMP Compliance
• MS Excel & Basic Computer Skills
• Laboratory Maintenance, Inventory Management & Instrument Troubleshooting
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
• Force Tester
• Gas Chromatography
• Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Technical Environment

• GLP laboratory environment.
• Reports directly to one supervisor while supporting multiple scientists and project teams.
• Approximately 70-80% laboratory activities and 20-30% documentation and administrative activities

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Preferred: Master's degree in a related scientific discipline.

Experience

• Preferred: 0-5 years of laboratory experience.
• Internship or undergraduate research experience is highly valued.
• Academic laboratory experience is acceptable.
• Recent Bachelor's graduates with strong laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates pursuing a Master's degree part-time may also be considered.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience and technical aptitude are more important than years of experience.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - These all are subject to applicable eligibility.