Scientist I or Scientist II - Histology & Immunohistochemistry

Scientist I or Scientist II - Histology & Immunohistochemistry
Onsite in Waukegan, IL
6 months to 1 year contract
Hourly Pay Rate: $32-35/hr (medical benefits available at a cost)

Orion Group is seeking a skilled Scientist to work with our global pharmaceutical client's immunohistochemistry team in Waukegan, IL. Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of work experience in a histology/ pathology laboratory within a GLP pharmaceutical company, CRO, hospital or diagnostic company.

Purpose of Role:
Generate and analyze precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner, under the direction of a more senior scientific leader. Demonstrate experimental precision and should possess general understanding of core discipline.

Responsibilities:
* Ability to consistently produce high quality histological slides
* Capable of performing or developing requested immunohistochemical techniques
* Recognize variations in tissue specimens
* 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, GxP compliance
* Ability to recognize and deduce the probable cause of technical difficulties and respond accordingly
* 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

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:
* B.S./B.A. Biology/ Chemistry or related field, with 1-5+ years relevant experience
* HT (ASCP) certification is preferred, but a candidate with strong biology skills and a willingness to learn may be considered
* Applicable animal experience desired
* 1 years of experience within a histology/ pathology laboratory within a GLP pharmaceutical company, CRO, hospital or diagnostic company.

Other Desirable Attributes:
* 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

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.