What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist position at Synectics Inc.?
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Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
- Generate and analyze precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner, under the direction of a more senior scientific leader.
- Recognize variations in tissue specimens
- Establish and exercise proper quality control
- Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates results at each tissue processing step to maintain quality control
- Completely follow established experimental protocols and assess results with supervision.
- Recognize and report experimental variances.
- Apply basic scientific principles to research.
- Learn and effectively implement new experimental protocols and / or techniques.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and optimize laboratory operations for efficient use of time, laboratory supplies and reagents, when appropriate.
- Consult literature to understand scientific purpose of assignments.
- Impact projects predominantly through lab
- B.S./B.A. Biology/ Chemistry or related field, with 1-5 years of Histology experience
- Associates degree with a Histology background will be considered.
- HT (ASCP) certification is preferred, but a candidate with strong biology skills and a willingness to learn may be considered
- 1 years of experience within a histology/ pathology laboratory within a GLP pharmaceutical company, CRO, hospital or diagnostic company.
- Well organized
- Self-motivated
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work and effectively communicate within a team environment
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Delivers timely and high quality results
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Independent analytical thinker
- Demonstrate experimental precision and should possess general understanding of core discipline.
- Ability to consistently produce high quality histological slides
- Knowledge of chemical rationale of staining procedures
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds and GxP compliance
- Ability to recognize and deduce the probable cause of technical difficulties and respond accordingly
- Experience with animal work is considered a plu
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
