Laboratory Scientist

Socket.dev; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Referral Program

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Production/Lab Technician to perform manufacturing and QC laboratory tasks, prepare reagents, and print/label products. You will inspect raw materials, maintain records, and ensure compliance with QA and regulatory standards.

Strong organization, communication, and multi-tasking are essential. The role requires a life sciences degree (MLS preferred) and 2 years in a Clinical Laboratory Science related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biology, chemistry, biochemistry or closely related field.
• MLS certification preferred.
• Two years experience in a Clinical Laboratory Science related field preferred.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory processes involved in manufacturing and/ or QC of products and preparation of reagents/media/test materials.
• Design and/or print product labels according to format and design needs.
• Label products appropriately.
• Conduct test procedures for shelf-life studies on retention samples.
• Perform incoming inspection of Raw Materials as required.
• Complete all required paperwork and records.
• Clean-up work area and dispose of biohazard or other waste materials appropriately.
• Identify anomalies in the production process and notify Manager.
• Operate and maintain department related equipment.
• Monitor, order and stock supplies and conduct monthly inventory.
• Familiar with the Quality Management System and quality policies.
• Familiar with applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, CMDR, EU, MHLW, ANVISA, MDSAP).
• Knowledge of safety program procedures.

Skills

Good communication

English comprehension

Troubleshooting

Laboratory procedures

Equipment operation

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biology, chemistry, biochemistry or closely related field

MLS certification preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Purpose of Work:

Responsible for performing the procedures specific to the Production Department to manufacture and ensure that the products supplied to the customer meet the highest quality.

Essential Job Functions and Duties:

Perform laboratory processes involved in manufacturing and/or QC of products (such as components, substrate slides, etc.) and the preparation of reagents/media/test materials necessary to manufacture/QC such.

Design and/or print product labels according to format and design needs.

Label products appropriately.

Conduct test procedures for shelf-life studies on retention samples.

Perform incoming inspection of Raw Materials as required.

Complete all required paperwork and records.

Clean-up work area and dispose of biohazard or other waste materials appropriately.

Recognize anomalies in the production process, makes adjustments and notifies Manager of concerns.

Operate and maintain department related equipment.

Monitor, order and stock supplies as needed and conduct monthly inventory of supplies.

Familiar with the Quality Management System and quality policies.

Familiar with applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, CMDR, EU, MHLW, ANVISA, MDSAP).

Knowledge of safety program procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications of the Position:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biology, chemistry, biochemistry or closely related field. MLS certification preferred.

Experience:

Two years experience in a Clinical Laboratory Science related field preferred.

Special Requirements including Licenses/Certificates:

None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to understand English, both written and verbal
• Ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal
• Good organizational skills
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to perform laboratory procedures
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment
• Good team player
• Ability to multi-task effectively

Schedule

8 hour shift - 5:30am-2:00pm

Monday to Friday

Rotating weekends required after training

Salary range: $50,000 - $57,000 depending on experience

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Referral Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program