Biopharma Laboratory Specialist - engineering lab

Exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Specialist with to work with a world-leading multinational biopharmaceutical company located in Lake Forest, IL.  This is a functional, engineering laboratory and is not a wet laboratory.  Apply today!

Position Type: Long-term, contract position for 10 mos.

Schedule/Shift: 1st shift, Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute laboratory testing on pharmaceutical drug packaging and device products.
• Position will utilize various laboratory instruments including those relevant to container closure integrity, mechanical performance, dimensional analysis, and package distribution simulation.
• Maintain and complete accurate records.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in science related field preferred. High school diploma required.
• Two (2)+ years' prior laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with any of the following is a plus: protein electrophoresis, western blotting, agarose electrophoresis, UV transilluminators.
• Record keeping experience required.
• Must be familiar with general safety procedure and guidelines.
• Must be self-motivated and have a strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.