Wet-Lab Scientist I (Oligonucleotide Diagnostics)

Intellectt Inc; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. is seeking a Scientist I to provide technical and laboratory support for diagnostic products within a Technical Product Support team.

The role focuses on oligonucleotide manufacturing, characterization, validation, product testing, and continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, has wet-lab experience, and is proficient in chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields; experience with oligonucleotide chemistry or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, or another relevant scientific/technical discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience working in a wet laboratory environment.
• Strong problem-solving and data-analysis skills.
• Ability to perform laboratory experiments and analyze data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Ability to maintain accurate lab records and documentation.
• Understanding of organic chemistry principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for diagnostic products under the guidance of senior scientific team members.
• Assist with design and execution of laboratory experiments.
• Perform testing using analytical chemistry instruments and analyze data.
• Summarize experimental results and communicate findings to project stakeholders.
• Perform hands-on wet laboratory activities supporting product testing and development.
• Support oligonucleotide manufacturing, characterization, validation, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Apply Quality System requirements to laboratory and technical activities.
• Support change-control processes and technical impact assessments.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners to investigate documentation and product issues.
• Support identification and resolution of technical and product-related issues.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, experimental data, and technical documentation.
• Follow laboratory procedures, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Apply scientific and analytical techniques to support product and process activities.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Analytical data analysis

Documentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology/Organic Chemistry

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Analytical instruments

Quality systems knowledge

GMP/ISO/FDA familiarity

Job description

Intellectt Inc. is seeking a Scientist I to provide technical and laboratory support for diagnostic products within a Technical Product Support team.

The role focuses on oligonucleotide manufacturing, characterization, validation, product testing, and continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, has wet-lab experience, and is proficient in chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields; experience with oligonucleotide chemistry or