Laboratory Technician

Integrated Resources Inc.; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier staffing firm is seeking a Laboratory Technician to conduct analytical chemistry and microbiological tests. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a related scientific field and experience with instrumental techniques like HPLC. This role involves routine testing, data maintenance, and compliance with procedural standards while maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years lab experience required.
• Ability to perform HPLC, AA, UV and other techniques.
• PC literate in MS applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical chemistry and microbiological tests.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and SOPs.
• Record test results and prepare reports.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Microbiological Testing

HPLC

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field

High School degree with lab experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Access

Job description

A Few Words About Us - Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.

Job Description

• Performs routine analytical chemistry and microbiological tests and experiments following compendial or standard procedures

• Performs routine analytical testing on raw materials, medicated feed additives and active pharmaceuticals.

• Data maintenance and record keeping are in accord with GMP and SOPs

• Recognizes and investigates deviations

• Reports deviations to appropriate personnel

• May be assigned to projects dealing with special samples needing method modifications such as extraction/dilution changes or standard addition, but always with close supervision

• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, balances, spectrophotometers, chromatographs and other laboratory equipment.

• Maintains Standard Operating Procedures dealing with their work area

• Records tests results on standardized forms and prepares reports describing procedures used.

• Prepares charts and graphs to assist in evaluation and interpretation of data.

• Maintains a safe and clean working area, and assists others in same.

• Ability to Summarize and present experimental data when necessary

• Ability to communicate with-in department.

• May contact vendors and/or external customers for administrative and technical information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field or High School degree with approximately 3 to 5 years lab experience may be considered

• Ability to use and perform HPLC, AA, UV and other instrumental techniques.

• Ability to work weekends.

• PC literate with the following applications: MS Excel, Word, Access