R&D Technician

Job description

WORK SCHEDULE 6 AM -2:30 WITH SOME OVERTIME, EITHER WEEKDAYS OR WEEKEND OVERTIME

Orion Group and a global leader in Life Sciences have an exciting contract opportunity for Laboratory professionals in Lake County, IL!! Our client is seeking R&D Technicians to conduct in-life and terminal phases of all non-clinical laboratory studies minimally including animal health evaluations.
Don’t pass on this amazing opportunity to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position of the R&D Technician requires individuals to work with Study Directors, associate Toxicologists, Clinical Veterinarians and Study Pathologists in conducting non-clinical laboratory studies as directed by the study protocol.
The R&D Technician has sufficient technical background/training to execute non-clinical laboratory studies as per SOPs and protocol. He/she is proficient in the use and understanding of laboratory equipment, possesses good oral and written communication skills, and is precise in the collection and maintenance of data for non-clinical laboratory studies.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent education with At least 4 years of experience in Laboratory experience setting. Associates degree with no experience required.
• Must have sufficient technical background / training to execute nonclinical laboratory studies as per standard operating procedures and protocol.
• Must be proficient in the handling of nonclinical test systems, use of laboratory equipment, possess good oral and written communication skills and be precise in the collection and maintenance of data for nonclinical laboratory studies.

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?

• Comfortable with working with animals and euthenasia
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to stand long periods of time
• Quick learner
• Motivated and Eager to work

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

• Blood collection, dosing, animal handling

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

• Technicians conduct in-life and terminal phases of all non-clinical laboratory studies minimally including animal health evaluations
• Administration of test compound(s) to animals, weight measurements, collection of body fluid samples for clinical evaluation, observing animals for normal or changed physical condition.
• Performance of necropsies with gross pathologic observations and descriptions, recording and maintaining data, and preparing test compound formulations.
• Technicians may also be assigned various group administrative responsibilities, laboratory coordination and training functions.
• Necropsy support
• Discovery support
• General study work
• Training of new techniques