Biologist II

Cell Biologist

$35/hr medical benefits available at a cost

6 month initial contract with possibility for extension

First shift

Onsite in North Chicago, IL

Orion Project Services and our largest US client have an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team of geneticists, molecular and cellular biologists, and bioinformaticians. We are seeking a talented and independently motivated scientist with experience in mammalian cell culture, immunofluorescence, and fluorescence microscopy or high content imaging.

Don't pass on this amazing opportunity to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!

Cell Biologist Responsibilities:

• Optimize and execute in vitro functional assays with imaging-based readouts in cell lines and primary cell models
• Perform CRISPR/Cas9 functional genomics research using high content imaging assays
• Develop, implement, and document new experimental protocols/techniques
• Engage in cross-functional target identification and validation projects to support early drug discovery efforts in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience
• Collaborate with scientists across diverse areas in a matrixed research environment
• Manage multiple tasks and project activities simultaneously
• Communicate and present project designs and results clearly, both to individual stakeholders and in group settings.

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• Highly experienced in mammalian cell culture
• Experience with immunofluorescence protocols and fluorescence microscopy or high content imaging
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in cell biology or similar field

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

• Preferences for experience with arrayed phenotypic screening; previous industry experience; Master's degree or higher; CRISPR

Qualifications needed to be successful in this role:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Cell Biology or related discipline with 3+ years of experience
• Experience with immunofluorescence and fluorescence microscopy required
• Arrayed screening experience is highly desirable
• Expertise in in vitro cell culture required
• Ability to learn new skills and apply them in a fast-paced research environment is a must
• Highly-developed problem-solving and communication skills required

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.