Scientist I

6 days ago

North Chicago, United States Orion Group Full time

Scientist I - Genomic Research
Onsite in North Chicago, IL
3+ month initial contract
Hourly Pay Rate: $23-26/hr

A Scientist I position is available at our client's Genomic Research Center in Lake County, IL. We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to work independently and in collaboration with other scientists in projects involving human induced pluripotent stem cells reprogramming, cell differentiation, CRISPR editing, and high throughput functional screenings. The successful candidate will be involved in critically timed experiments and long differentiation protocols that require daily attention.

The applicant is expected to:
* Conduct routine wet lab experimental protocols and procedures.
* Maintain cultured stem cells and stem cell-derived cells
* Keep an accurate record of experimental setup, SOP protocols, and data quality control notes.
* Maintain efficient and continuous communication with team members and managers.
* Support team members with basic routine cell culture procedures including media preparation and reagents aliquoting.

What hours and days will this person be working?
* Monday to Friday, with expectations to work on weekends and some holidays.

What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?
* Required Skill 1: significant cell culture expertise: maintenance, freezing, thawing, and passaging.
* Required Skill 2: Biochemistry such as: Western blot, Immunofluorescence, flow cytometry
* Required Skill 3: molecular biology such as: RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, RT-QPCR
* Optional Skill 4: Gene editing using CRISPR technology

What years of experience, education, and/or certification are required?
* BS degree or master's degree in biological sciences, molecular biology, neuroscience, or biochemistry and significant 2-3 years tissue culture experience are a must. (Or a master's degree with at least one year of experience).
* The applicant should already be trained in proper wet lab procedures and should be familiar with using basic lab equipment.
* Having strong communication, organizational and documentation skills is a must.

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?
Having experience in stem reprogramming, maintenance and cardiomyocytes differentiation is highly preferred.

What is the environment that this person will be working in (i.e., group setting vs individual role)?
* The candidate will be involved in a highly enthusiastic, motivated, supportive, and diverse team. The candidate will be involved in multidisciplinary projects across different teams in GRC and is expected to work independently and support the team.

Other notable details about the environment from the hiring manager about this role:
Ability to participate in manuscripts preparation and authorship.
* The working schedule is flexible in agreement with the manager.

What positions/background experience do you feel are successful in this role?
* Research technicians, lab managers, research technologists, a master's student with significant cell culture expertise


Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

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