What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician (32260) position at Myticas Consulting?
Job Title: Lab Technician – R&D
Location: North Chicago, IL
Myticas' direct client is seeking an experienced Lab Technician – R&D for a hybrid, 6 month contract position in North Chicago, IL.
Top Skills & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, or related field).
- Hands-on experience with robotic liquid handlers from Hamilton, TECAN, Agilent Technologies, or Beckman Coulter.
- Prior experience in compound management is preferred.
- Ability to remain upright and stationary and/or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Comfortable working in non-traditional laboratory environments.
- Proficiency in using and learning standard office equipment and technology.
- Willingness to work in laboratory environments with potential exposure to hazardous materials (Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] required).
Job Summary:
Our client operates a highly automated compound management department, utilizing advanced robotic instruments to efficiently store, retrieve, and prepare samples for research scientists. These automated processes enhance sample delivery speed and improve consistency in concentration accuracy and physical properties, playing a critical role in early drug discovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand scientific workflows and identify bottlenecks that can be improved through automation.
- Develop and optimize automation protocols to support research scientists' needs.
- Perform routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to minimize downtime.
- Write and update automation workflow protocols using robotic-specific software for laboratory instruments (e.g., TECAN, Beckman Coulter, Agilent Technologies, SPT).
- Draft, edit, and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for automated platforms and sample delivery processes.
- Accurately document and enter all relevant data to support research activities.
- Analyze results, identify anomalies or unexpected outcomes, and implement corrective actions as needed.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and automation solutions in a dynamic laboratory environment.
