Research and development technician jobs in Orland Park, IL

1. Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific field 2. Previous research and/or laboratory experience 3. Proficiency in equipment design, optimization, and troubleshooting 4. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills 5. Exposure to process chemistry, modeling/simulation, and data analysis software Description: In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting our team of seasoned scientists and engineers, contributing to lab-based projects that drive innovation and excellence. Our team is responsible for progressing the dermal filler product portfolio by designing and developing cutting edge products in our pipeline and optimizing existing commercial products, ensuring they meet both company and industry standards. You will have the opportunity to contribute to product development and innovation work in a large, global organization, participating in meaningful projects that have a tangible impact on our business and the broader market.

Ready to revolutionize flexible packaging technology with cutting-edge UV and EB liquid formulations? Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of our client - an established mid-size chemical manufacturer with multiple locations, known for their collaborative, innovation-driven, and safety-first culture. This industry leader is the third largest ink producer in North America, with 12+ years average employee tenure and tremendous growth in flexible packaging solutions. As an R&D Chemist - UV/EB Liquid Specialist, you'll drive breakthrough innovations in UV Flexographic and Screen Ink technologies while supporting a $100M+ business unit experiencing unprecedented growth. Your formulation expertise will directly impact cost-savings initiatives and customer satisfaction across commercial and packaging applications. Your Impact: Troubleshoot complex technical challenges with existing UV/EB technologies while providing rapid customer support solutions Develop next-generation UV Flexo and Screen Ink technologies tailored to evolving customer specifications and market demands Lead EB Liquid formulation projects and UV/EB Coatings development for emerging packaging applications Evaluate and optimize raw materials to achieve 15-20% cost-savings opportunities through strategic formulation improvements Provide critical technical manufacturing support, ensuring seamless scale-up from lab to production environment Author comprehensive project reports and technical documentation for sales teams and direct customer presentations Maintain state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation for optimal research productivity What You Bring: Required: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline 2+ years hands-on experience in ink, paint, or coating formulation with measurable product development success Advanced mathematical and analytical skills with proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation Exceptional technical writing abilities and strong verbal communication for customer-facing interactions Meticulous record-keeping skills with experience in regulated laboratory environments Preferred: Direct UV/EB Liquid Ink and Coatings application experience in packaging or commercial printing UV/EB liquid ink formulation expertise with understanding of photopolymerization chemistry preferred SAP or similar ERP system experience for materials management and project tracking Six Sigma or lean manufacturing methodology knowledge Why This Opportunity Stands Out: Market-competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits from Day 1 including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid volunteer time off, and parental leave. Join a team where 1/3 of chemists have 15+ years experience, working in an autonomous environment with cutting-edge analytical equipment and significant opportunities for professional growth in sustainable chemistry innovation. Work alongside a close-knit R&D team that values creative problem-solving and celebrates breakthrough innovations in environmentally conscious ink technology. This is your chance to shape the future of flexible packaging while building a career with an industry leader committed to employee development and retention. Ready to make your mark in sustainable chemistry innovation? Apply via LinkedIn and Pave Talent will contact qualified candidates immediately. Confidential search - your application is fully private. Apply now!

We're looking for an Food R&D Scientist to join our team and help create the next generation of fully cooked USDA products. In this role, you'll be hands-on in the kitchen, pilot plant, and production floor-formulating recipes, running trials, and ensuring every product meets the highest standards for quality, taste, and safety. What you'll do: Support the development of new meat products from concept through launch Run product trials (batching, cooking, packaging) and evaluate taste, texture, and appearance Collaborate with production, QA, and marketing teams to bring ideas to life Document recipes, results, and improvements with accuracy Troubleshoot and refine formulations for scale-up Stay on top of industry trends, new ingredients, and processing technologies Present and showcase products to internal teams and customers What we're looking for: Culinary Arts degree/certification or related experience 3-5 years in food processing/manufacturing (meat/protein experience a big plus) Background in food product development and recipe scaling for production Strong knowledge of food science, ingredients, and processing equipment Comfortable tasting and evaluating meat products Organized, detail-oriented, and creative with strong problem-solving skills Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Are you a creative and driven professional with a passion for developing innovative meat products? Join our team as a Food Scientist and lead the charge from concept ideation through commercialization. Be at the forefront of innovation, quality improvement, and cost savings while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring exciting new products to market. Company At Land O'Frost, our brands of lunchmeat, hot dogs and specialty sausage products are recognized as one of the nation's best-selling and trusted brands. We have accomplished this through our incredible team of employees who are customer focused, motivated, achievers, developers, and purpose driven. How You Will Contribute Develop new meat products from concept ideation through commercialization. Lead and execute multiple projects concurrently, including innovation, quality improvement, product optimization, and cost savings. Develop manufacturing procedures, specifications, labels, and product costs. Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams, both internal and external (co-manufacturers), in the execution of product launches. Influence business decisions by providing clear communication of results, technical hurdles with proposed solutions, and technical recommendations. Design and direct laboratory and production trials involving formulation, processing, packaging, and shelf life. Develop test plans with hypotheses and translate results to meet business objectives. Stay abreast of new developments in ingredient and process technologies, packaging, design, category trends, and related fields. Design and execute research to validate and implement new technologies to improve existing product performance or introduce new products. Collaborate with Regulatory partners on USDA requirements and regulations involving meat labeling, nutritional validation, GMO, allergen status, etc. Work with Operations and Business partners to identify opportunities to improve product performance or efficiencies. Develop strong relationships, both internally and externally (industry and academia), to execute projects and meet business objectives. Advise and mentor junior developers and cross-functional partners. About You 5+ years in meat product development, R&D, or a related field required. Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree a plus) in Meat Science, Food Science, or a related field. Proficient in Microsoft 365. ERP system experience preferred. Local and/or overnight travel required (approximately 25%).

Machine Learning Scientist Reports To: Chief of Data Science and AI As a machine learning scientist in our clients innovative and fast-paced team, you will be building machine learning models as well as designing and developing next generation AI applications that allow legal investigators and litigation professionals to filter millions of documents down to those most important to their case. From your seat in our beautiful new office in downtown Chicago, you will have access to many teammates to help respond to clients timely. Our office is in the heart of the loop with very convenient access to all major public transportation lines. Please be aware that we are onsite with a traditional five-day workweek schedule. This is a fully in-person role. Responsibilities & Duties Design and implement advancements in AI and GenAI-based modules. Design and implement new AI and GenAI functionality. Work with internal stakeholders on creating solutions tailored to the customer's needs. Work on scalability and performance of AI functionality. Characteristics Creativity and quick problem-solving abilities demonstrated in industry or academic projects. Strong collaboration and team playing skills. Oand time management skills to handle multiple competing demands. Education & Experience M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, BS in Computer Science. 3-4 years of industry work experience. Solid understanding of core ML concepts, algorithms, and evaluation metrics. Understanding of Large Language Models fundamentals. Hands-on experience with prompt engineering for specific tasks and domains. Skills in techniques like chain-of-thought prompting and in techniques to improve LLM performance and reduce hallucinations. Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) for data storage, model training, and deployment. Proficiency with Git and platforms like GitHub for code management. Experience with Docker. Understanding and implementation of continuous integration and continuous delivery practices. Understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming (OOP), and system design.

Sci, R&D - Product Development This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading Productivity Pipeline product development initiatives across all businesses within the Kraft Heinz North America. The candidate will be developing and executing work plans and driving for results to meet business initiatives focused on productivity idea development and execution. This includes basic understanding of the business need, commercialization, designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, and communicating results to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and ability to think critically to apply prior knowledge and scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and with a moderate degree of autonomy. Collaboration, growth-oriented mindset, and flexibility are a must. Key Components of the role * Work with cross functional teams to lead and support projects from concept to commercialization, including Marketing, Operations, Quality, External Manufacturers, and Procurement * Demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas * Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines * Call out and discuss priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives * Design, support, and execute plant trials, then summarize and translate results clearly for technical and non-technical teams * Formula/product commercialization working closely with teams at production plants * Direct communication with suppliers and manufacturing partners * Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products and have a moderate degree of autonomy * Create and update multi-component product specifications with attention to detail Qualifications: * BS/MS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Packaging Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related field * Minimum of 2 years in a Technical Function (which can include all graduate and/or internship work) * Product development and commercialization experience as well as direct experience with are desired but not a prerequisite * Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging * Excellent communication, influencing, prioritization, and project management skills * Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture * Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others * Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work * Strong understanding of Design of Experiments * Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $97,300.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: * Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments * Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training * Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs * Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) Glenview R&D Center, Heinz Innovation Center Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact *********************** for assistance.

Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace (**************************************************************************** UpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A**********048001024) **Your role at Clorox:** As a Technician in the Glad R&D testing laboratory, you will play a crucial role in the assessment and testing of products, plastic films and related products. This position is responsible for supporting work within the Glad business unit. In this position you will evaluate product samples and assist scientists in the new product development process to bring innovation and product improvements to market that meet rising consumer demands. This role will focus on hands-on lab operations with some focus on continuous improvement and inventory management. This position requires working in pilot plant & laboratory environments that will include moderate physical activity, working in a lab running test equipment, and interfacing with engineers on project and experimental study needs. This position will be located in our Willowbrook, IL R&D Lab, and the individual will be expected to work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday. **In this role, you will:** **Technical Testing Support of R&D innovation efforts:** + Support the Glad Business Unit by working with Product and Process Development Scientists in planning and executing product testing in the lab and pilot plant to enable successful launches. + Accurately prepare and test samples using approved methods and equipment. + Independently complete work assignments, communicating in a timely manner with business team regarding project updates. + Maintain good laboratory controls and documentation of testing records. + Anticipate and communicate potential issues, collaborating with Lab Lead and Scientists to create alternate solutions to avoid project delays. + Execute and coordinate experiment and trial report results through observation, recording, and analysis. **Continuous Improvement (Systems and Processes):** + Support efforts to improve daily lab operations and processes. + Champion usage of Data Management Process and Electronic Lab Notebook. + Contribute data and share responsibility for analysis and reporting. + Actively participates in weekly scheduling meetings; shared leadership of report-outs for learnings, brings forward issues and suggestions for improvements. **Inventory Management:** + Order supplies and manage inventories onsite. + Manage sample quantities for requested testing and disposition upon completion. + Use current material tracking systems to manage materials. **What we look for:** + Minimum 2year degree, 4 year degree preferred; preferred in technical/science field, and 2+ years working withina testing lab environment. **Desired:** + Experience at consumer product goods company within R&D or Quality testing lab + Experience in the plastic film industry with extruding, converting, characterizing and general handling of thin films. + Experience using Tensile / Compression testing, software + Experience establishing and maintaining digital tools for employee training and data management **Skills and Abilities** + Ability to read and interpret verbal and written test methods, procedures and directions + Experienceadhering to data management Best Practices + Mathematical calculations where/when required + Ability to record, process and compile data accurately + Knowledge of mechanical systems and troubleshooting + Computer skills for data entry, analysis, and database work + Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook + Experience maintain a clean and organized environment. + Good interpersonal skills - ability to work both independently and with a variety of people and changing tasks/responsibilities, in a team-oriented environment. + Demonstrated ability collaborating with internal and external partners. \#LI-Onsite **Workplace type:** This position will be located in our Willowbrook, IL R&D Lab, and the individual will be expected to work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday. **We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We're looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.** **At Clorox, we have a** **Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives** **here (************************************************* . **[U.S.]Additional Information:** At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of well-being and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience, and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area. -Zone A: $22.12 - $37.16 -Zone B: $20.29 - $34.09 -Zone C: $18.41 - $30.96 All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox's incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies. Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times. To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. 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Join us as we reimagine what's possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world. **This is the place where doing the right thing matters.** Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make-and we're proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo. **Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.** We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Formulates and/or re-formulates existing products with the simplest and most cost-effective formulations that can be manufactured efficiently based on the priorities of meeting profitability objectives, company deadlines, operating budget responsibilities, and company goals. Supports manufacturing by providing technical troubleshooting in situations where corrective action is required to increase efficiencies, rectifies product deviations, resolves quality problems, and works out production difficulties. Coordinates, develops and evaluates existing formulas to ensure that they are compliant with NOW specifications. Inputs information into Oracle in the form of bill of materials, specifications, and manufacturing instructions. Works directly with Pilot Plant equipment as needed for product trials, production troubleshooting, and other related activities assigned. Completes and evaluates product approval packages for final review by appropriate managers. Performs tests on new and existing raw materials in order to provide information needed to determine whether to accept or reject based on parameters set forth by manufacturing capabilities. Reviews manufacturing processes, determining where improvements could be implemented in terms of product quality to contribute towards the success of the company. Follows all company requirements related to standard operating procedures and change control procedures. Complies with safety and GMP requirements. SAFETY STATEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures. Actively participates in the safety program by: engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard; reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when an employee sees a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved. Assists with communicating safety information to new employees. Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's of Science degree in Food Science; or minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office required. Familiarity with tableting and encapsulation preferred. Food or pharmaceutical industry experience and experience with gluten-free products a plus. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle testing equipment, raw materials and finished product, tools, or controls and communicate in person and on the telephone. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell and ascend and/or descend stairs. The employee is occasionally required to move from place to place within the facility, to reach, ascend and/or descend, balance, or stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus and color vision. The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise and/or place: Lift 25 lbs. at 33 inches, place 10 inches away and then return to original position. Example of this would be changing the tamping block. Lift 35 lbs. at 70 inches, place at 33 inches and return to 70 inches. Example of this would be lifting changeover tooling boxes. Lift 40 lbs. at 33 inches, turn 90 degrees and place at 33 inches. Example of this would be changing machine parts. Lift 50 lb. boxes from 5 inches to 33 inches and return to 5 inches. Example of this would be moving product from pallet to cart. Lift 60 lbs. at 17 inches and place at 40 inches. Example of this would be lifting tablet tooling changeover box. Lift 12 lbs. at 22 inches, turn 90 degrees and place at 33 inches. Example of this would be cleaning parts at the sink. Push and pull with force of up to 65 lbs. at 36 inch height. Example of this would be moving pallet jacks/carts. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently be exposed to vapors, powders and/or herbal aromas. This position works in all areas of NOW's manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients (powders and liquids), mixes (powders and liquids), equipment, and packaging. 2025 BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website ************************ We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well. Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset. Job Description · Develop ad qualify highly precise analytical methods for analysis of large molecule products. Support global transfer and trouble shooting of methods. Analyze data, prepare reports and presentations · Essential: Experience in cell culture, immunoassay and bioassay development are required. · Excellent documentation skills. · Preferred: Flow cytometry, Biacore, cell signaling, laboratory automation and DOE experience is preferred · Develop and qualify precise ELISA, CRBA and cell-based potency methods for analysis of large molecule products. Support global transfer, validation and trouble shooting of bioassays. Perform characterization sample testing, statistical data analysis and summarize assay results, prepare e-notebooks and reports. · Experience & Knowledge Essential: · Experience in cell culture, immunoassay and bioassay development are required. Excellent documentation skills. Preferred: Flow cytometry, Biacore, SDS-Page, laboratory automation are preferred. · Develop and qualify precise ELISA, CRBA and cell-based potency methods for analysis of large molecule products . · Support global transfer, validation and trouble shooting of bioassays . · Perform characterization sample testing, statistical data analysis and summarize assay results, prepare e-notebooks and reports . · Experience in cell culture, immunoassay and bioassay development are required. Excellent documentation skills. Preferred: Flow cytometry, Biacore, SDS-Page, laboratory automation are preferred Qualifications · Develop and qualify precise ELISA, CRBA and cell-based potency methods for analysis of large molecule products . · Support global transfer, validation and trouble shooting of bioassays . · Perform characterization sample testing, statistical data analysis and summarize assay results, prepare e-notebooks and reports . · Experience in cell culture, immunoassay and bioassay development are required. Excellent documentation skills. Preferred: Flow cytometry, Biacore, SDS-Page, laboratory automation are preferred Additional Information Regards, Sneha Shrivastava ************

Department: MED-Center for Genetic Med Salary/Grade: NEX/9 Target hiring range for this position will be between $18.42-$23.02 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Marketing Statement: Are you looking to kick-start or continue your career as a research technologist in a cutting-edge laboratory performing genome editing in mice? Are you curious about CRISPR, how is it applied to generate mouse models and learn from the experts how to do it yourself? Our Core facility, Transgenic & Targeted Mutagenesis Laboratory (TTML) at Feinberg School of Medicine, is looking for a highly motivated individual who will support the core's operations in generating, characterizing and preserving mutant mouse strains. The mouse lines we generate are used by research labs across Northwestern, and beyond, to study development, understand the mechanisms underlying disease, and contribute to efforts aiming at finding cures to a battery of debilitating diseases. This job is ideal for a detailed-oriented and organized individual who loves to learn, be challenged, enjoys working as part of a team but also independently, has manual dexterity, and good communication skills. Our team is interactive, supportive and values strong relationships that foster personal and career development. Additionally, the lab is located in newly opened facilities at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine which is ideally located in downtown Chicago steps away from Lake Michigan. Although we welcome applicants with any level of experience (eg working with mice, microinjection or survival surgery), we are willing to, and experienced in, training individuals at the start of their career. If you think this is a great match for your career goals, please apply today! Job Summary: Conducts tests and procedures; sets up and operates equipment; records observations and measurements and collects and compiles data in a research lab; requires a practical understanding of a limited number of standard scientific techniques Specific Responsibilities: * Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedure, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices and conducts standard and repetitive experiments and completes basic trouble-shooting techniques. * Sets-up, operates and maintains standard lab equipment. * Using an entry level of skill, completes the following activities Molecular Biology: * DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression Southern, Northern, Western blotting * PCR, RT-PCR * Plasmid preparation * Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA * Recombinant virus production and purification Cellular Biology: * Cell culture, cell isolation * Functional studies * Transfection Histology: * Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining * Immunohistochemistry * Microscopy Immunology: * Flow cytometry * ELISA, Elispot assay * Cytokine assay * Antibody production and purification Animal: * Husbandry * Breeding and screening transgenic mice * Dissections * Blood collection * Surgical procedures * Database management of colony * Records test results and may maintain databases. * Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc. * Maintains inventory of reagents, mice and lab supplies Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: * HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at *************************************************** to learn more. Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at ************************************************************* to learn more. Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at *************************************************** to learn more. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process. #LI-GY2

Type: Full-Time Compensation: Competitive salary and equity Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision; Flexible PTO, FSA Benefits, 401K Savings Plan, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability Insurance Reports to: Director of R&D The Company Numat is a global leader in the field of precision chemistries. Numat's solutions are changing the way industries around the world capture and separate hazardous chemicals that negatively impact human health and the environment. Numat has been at the forefront of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) research and production for over a decade and is the first company to successfully commercialize MOFs. The company's world-class platform integrates MOFs into existing products and processes, merging chemistry innovation with manufacturing at industrial scale. Through bold and transformative chemistry, Numat helps its global customers and partners make meaningful progress toward their net-zero and innovation objectives. Be a part of something bigger, join our team. Job Overview As a staff scientist, this individual is responsible for leading projects and programs to invent, develop and scale MOF-enabled products Numat. They will be a technology leader within the organization, helping to define and drive Numat's technology vision, innovation strategy, intellectual property portfolio, and product development roadmap. Responsibilities Lead projects and programs with cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers and technicians to invent, design, develop and scale new products. Utilize statistical design of experiments and design for six sigma principles to drive efficiency and robustness in product development. Build partnerships and work closely with functional peers in the technology organization to identify new capability opportunities and to establish strategic technology roadmap. Collaborate closely with the business team to execute against existing business cases and provide technical insight to support new business case development. Mentor junior staff to help develop technical talent internally. Advance processes by improving efficiency and cost effectiveness through research and innovation, while assessing technologies and industry best practices. Collaborate with academia, industry, and vendors to drive development and early adoption of novel process technologies. Contribute to strategic initiatives; partner with senior leaders to set overall project strategy, and guide teams towards its execution. Frequently publish/patent significant scientific work, maintain useful external contacts and participate in professional societies in a manner that will bring forth useful information and enhance the scientific reputation of both the individual and the company. As applicable, seek out and help implement new technologies for the company and train employees in these new technologies and become the champion for these new technologies. Qualifications PhD with 8+ years industry experience and background in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related field required Experience in the following: industrials, specialty chemicals/materials, emissions control, environmental control (gas, liquid separations) sectors Technical and commercial background in advanced materials, with preference for adsorbent-based technologies Strong fundamental knowledge and subject matter expertise in recent technological advances, and challenges in the field Expertise in directing the design, execution, analysis, and documentation of all stages of product development Adaptability and agility to prioritize and deliver complex objectives, often on tight timelines, in a rapidly changing environment Experience and aptitude to lead, work, and collaborate in internal and external cross-functional teams Action-oriented, mindset for creativity; ability to take initiative, innovate, iterate, and problem-solve Demonstrated commitment to coach and mentor staff to maximize talent development and utilization Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to distill complex information and present clearly Experience using JMP, Minitab, R or other statistical software package NOTE: **NO AGENCIES** Numat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or an unfavorable discharge from military service. We at Numat are committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Posting: R&D Chemist III (Cosmetic Formulator) Schedule: 8 AM - 4:15 PM Status: Salaried, Exempt About the Role: The R&D Chemist lll is responsible for the research, development, and testing of new OTC Drug or Cosmetic products, technologies, packaging, and product improvements. This role will work with minimal guidance to incorporate the technical, regulatory, competitive, cost, operational, project timing, work prioritization and strategic considerations to support a successful product development. The R&D Chemist III will write technical updates and reports, memos, regulatory documents, operating procedures, protocols, experimental design, data analysis, and other communication as needed. Collaborates with internal or external partners involved with clinical testing, claims substantiation, formulation development, raw materials, manufacturing, or contract manufacturing with minimal guidance. Key Job Responsibilities Successfully formulate and scale up a variety of formulation types including but not limited to face creams, lotions, soaps, shampoos, cleansers, lip balms, SPF creams, oral creams, body sprays etc. Consistently maintains accurate documentation of formulation, procedures, results, data, and conclusions. Apply Blistex quality standards and consumer product usage trends during product development and raw material selection. Assesses stability of OTC drug and consumer products. Applies physical/sensory and technical test data for formulation development. Proposes investigative testing when troubleshooting formulation issues. Can independently make recommendations based upon analysis. Propose solutions when working with vendors to address raw material issues. Applies a strong understanding of raw materials and chemical compatibility to predict the overall final product's physical and chemical properties. Understands and follows appropriate lab safety practices. Effectively communicates with laboratory colleagues, project managers, and colleagues from numerous functional areas. Supports the R&D team achieve both individual and team goals and consistently treats people with respect. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline with 7-10 years of applicable laboratory experience preferably in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical OTC industry. Proficient understanding of formulation laboratory equipment (e.g., mixers, hotplates, balances, pH meters, viscometers, filling equipment, lipstick molds, etc) Has a good understanding of the physical, chemical, biological, microbiological, engineering, and regulatory requirements involved in the assessment of OTC drug and consumer products. Deep understanding of the production equipment capabilities and its impact on the formulation for the formulation types mastered. Established experience in electronic forms of data analysis techniques and communication. Understands and adheres to Good Laboratory Practices, cGMP, safety regulations, and confidential procedures. Ability to work on simultaneous projects effectively and within allotted timelines and works with integrity. Constantly and effectively employs ingenuity and creativity in addressing opportunities and challenges. Able to deliver effective presentations to a variety of audiences. Additional Qualifications Strong mathematical ability and analytical skills. Accurately calculates percentages, formula costs, and applies basic statistics. Applies concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Performs spreadsheet mathematical and graphical analysis. Proficient with computers and in Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel. Ability to learn new software such as ELN and Regulatory Documentation programs. Suggests or performs special projects, as assigned, or agreed by the Manager or Director, R&D. Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities, as may be required by the Manager or Supervisor, R&D. M-F 8 AM - 4:15 PM

Hentzen is a unique company in today's world. Since our founding in 1923, we've remained an independent, privately held organization committed to being a leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance coatings. Our success is built on a foundation of innovation, dedication, and service-to both our customers and our employees. With over 100 years of experience, Hentzen has earned recognition as a technology leader and trusted partner in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Our ability to custom-engineer advanced coatings tailored to meet the specific and challenging requirements of our customers sets us apart. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where our talented employees are empowered to solve complex problems through creativity and collaboration. If you're looking to join a company known for its technical excellence, employee commitment, and customer focus, Hentzen offers a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST - LIQUID R&D 1st Shift M-F Batavia, IL Plant The Development Chemist - Liquid R&D is responsible for the formulation, research, and development of new products and colors as well as improvement of existing products. The successful candidates will have an acceptable score on the color matching and math tests. DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Develop new products for customers per their requirements. Develop products and solve technical issues with a relatively minor amount of direction. Exercise wide discretion when solving challenges. Provide technical assistance for existing accounts. Build knowledge of analytical methods for solving problems. Train production and quality control personnel. Work with production personnel to solve problems. Exhibit demonstrated decision-making abilities. Plan activities for support personnel. Reduce or rework distressed products on hand to reduce inventory. Ability to travel up to 10% of time. As part of the housekeeping procedures, the employee may be involved with the disposal of hazardous waste. The initial training of how to properly dispose of hazardous waste will be performed by the Environmental and Safety department or the department supervisor. Annual training of the same will be performed by the EHS department. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Education level strongly preferred: Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field. Experience level preferred: One to three years in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferably in coatings or chemical environment. Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner. Ability to read, understand and apply complex mathematical calculations. Exemplify core values, i.e., Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Commitment, and Respect. Must be a high energy, results driven individual with excellent communication, computer, and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently, in a fast-paced team environment, with the proactive problem-solving skills and work ethic necessary for timely completion of projects. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP system and other office machinery. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, stand, and/or walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls, and move from place to place. The employee is regularly required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulders. The employee occasionally must use foot/feet to operate machinery, climb, or balance and reach above the shoulders. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. Personal Protection Equipment is required during various processes in the production facility. Safety shoes, glasses, respirators, fire retardant uniform, and earplugs may be required when performing certain functions. Please send your resume to: Hentzen Coatings, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 6937 W. Mill Road Milwaukee, WI 53218 or APPLY ONLINE AT: Hentzen Career Center Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. *************** All candidates are subject to post-offer testing: including a job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of our client, a global leader in industrial packaging solutions with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. This position is based in Downers Grove, IL. The Opportunity 🚀 Join a dynamic R&D team as a Materials Innovation Scientist, where you'll pioneer the development of advanced polymer solutions for industrial packaging applications. This role offers the unique opportunity to take projects from concept through commercialization, directly impacting products used worldwide in various industries. About Our Client 🏢 Our client is an established industry leader in global packaging solutions, known for: Innovation-driven culture focused on material sciences and engineering Strong market presence across diverse industries Commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship Stable, growth-oriented business environment Key Responsibilities 📋 Spearhead materials development projects for metal and plastic packaging solutions Lead experimental design and oversee trial stages from lab to production Analyze comprehensive data sets for material performance insights Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams Troubleshoot and resolve client and production challenges Draft detailed analytical reports Foster supplier partnerships for innovative materials Ensure compliance with industry standards Travel to production and supplier sites (approximately 30% travel required) Required Qualifications 💼 Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field 5+ years of experience in polymer sciences or materials development Demonstrated expertise in analyzing and working with plastics, particularly polyethylene and polypropylene Strong project management capabilities Excellent communication and collaborative skills Ability to travel domestically (some international travel may be required) Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications What We Offer 🌟 Competitive compensation range: $85,000 - $105,000 annually Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, and education support Company-matched 401(k) Professional development opportunities Stable work environment with a progressive manufacturing setting Opportunity to see projects through from concept to commercialization This role offers the unique satisfaction of developing materials that become part of products used daily across the globe. The position is ideal for a materials professional who enjoys the challenge of taking projects from initial concept through full implementation while working with a collaborative team in a stable, innovation-focused environment.

Title: R&D Specialist (Food) Hire Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $65k - $80k The R&D Specialist supports the development, testing, and commercialization of fully cooked meat products. This role plays a key part in product formulation, trial execution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure products meet quality, safety, and performance standards. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, and recipe development for scalable production environments. Responsibilities Assist in developing new fully cooked meat products from concept through commercialization. Prepare and conduct product trials including batching, cooking, packaging, and evaluating trial outcomes. Perform sensory and quality evaluations to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and overall product performance. Collaborate with production, quality assurance, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of formulations, trial procedures, test results, and adjustments. Troubleshoot production or formulation issues and refine products as needed. Conduct shelf-life testing and evaluate product stability over time. Ensure all R&D activities comply with USDA, FDA, HACCP, and internal food safety standards. Stay informed on new industry technologies, ingredients, and trends to support innovation initiatives. Prepare and present product samples to customers, highlighting key features, benefits, and performance attributes. Skills & Requirements Degree or certification in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or equivalent relevant experience required. 3-5 years of hands-on experience in food processing or food manufacturing; experience with meat or protein products strongly preferred. Experience in food product development, including formulation creation and recipe testing for scalable or commercial production. Strong understanding of food science principles, processing equipment, and ingredient functionality. Ability to accurately document recipes, measurements, processes, and changes for consistency and reproducibility. Strong creativity and innovation skills with the ability to develop new concepts that are feasible for production. Ability to conduct sensory evaluations, including tasting a wide variety of meat products. Familiarity with food safety programs such as HACCP, GMP, and USDA/FDA regulations. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently demonstrate products to customers and internal teams.

Associate Scientist, R&D - Packaging Development The Kraft Heinz Research & Development team is seeking an Associate Scientist - Packaging Dev. This position provides opportunities to support and lead packaging development initiatives for innovation, renovation, and maintenance of packaging in one of our North American R&D business units. Our project opportunities allow individuals to grow their technical leadership and technical packaging skills through direct interaction with cross-functional teams and introduce innovations to the consumer-packaged goods market. Job Duties: Develop and implement new package launches from concept to commercialization (technical drawing, material specifications, artwork & graphics) Optimize packaging quality Support (high complex projects) /lead (lower complex projects) as a proactive technical resource Collaborate with business teams to implement initiatives including innovation, renovation, sustainability, brand maintenance, cost optimization, and strategy Develop and manage deliverables to achieve R&D timelines Build and lead primary packaging specifications and related databases Design and conduct plant trials involving a variety of products and packaging materials Develop secondary/tertiary packaging: corrugated cases and pallet standard Write technical trial reports Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree in Packaging, Engineering, Material Science, or adjacent technical discipline preferably Desired experience in the food or consumer products industry Shown leadership and understanding of commercialization and/or margin improvement programs across multiple technologies Willing to travel up to 30% pending business needs Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments Strong verbal and written communication skills Highly motivated with a sense of urgency Ability to multi-task and prioritize sophisticated projects and routine job functions Demonstrate a desire for constant learning Willingness to travel up to 30% visiting internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers. Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range: $68,900.00 - $86,100.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) Glenview R&D Center Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact *********************** for assistance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Formulates and/or re-formulates existing products with the simplest and most cost-effective formulations that can be manufactured efficiently based on the priorities of meeting profitability objectives, company deadlines, operating budget responsibilities, and company goals. Supports manufacturing by providing technical troubleshooting in situations where corrective action is required to increase efficiencies, rectifies product deviations, resolves quality problems, and works out production difficulties. Coordinates, develops and evaluates existing formulas to ensure that they are compliant with NOW specifications. Inputs information into Oracle in the form of bill of materials, specifications, and manufacturing instructions. Works directly with Pilot Plant equipment as needed for product trials, production troubleshooting, and other related activities assigned. Completes and evaluates product approval packages for final review by appropriate managers. Performs tests on new and existing raw materials in order to provide information needed to determine whether to accept or reject based on parameters set forth by manufacturing capabilities. Reviews manufacturing processes, determining where improvements could be implemented in terms of product quality to contribute towards the success of the company. Follows all company requirements related to standard operating procedures and change control procedures. Complies with safety and GMP requirements. SAFETY STATEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures. Actively participates in the safety program by: engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard; reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when an employee sees a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved. Assists with communicating safety information to new employees. Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's of Science degree in Food Science; or minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office required. Familiarity with tableting and encapsulation preferred. Food or pharmaceutical industry experience and experience with gluten-free products a plus. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle testing equipment, raw materials and finished product, tools, or controls and communicate in person and on the telephone. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell and ascend and/or descend stairs. The employee is occasionally required to move from place to place within the facility, to reach, ascend and/or descend, balance, or stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus and color vision. The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise and/or place: Lift 25 lbs. at 33 inches, place 10 inches away and then return to original position. Example of this would be changing the tamping block. Lift 35 lbs. at 70 inches, place at 33 inches and return to 70 inches. Example of this would be lifting changeover tooling boxes. Lift 40 lbs. at 33 inches, turn 90 degrees and place at 33 inches. Example of this would be changing machine parts. Lift 50 lb. boxes from 5 inches to 33 inches and return to 5 inches. Example of this would be moving product from pallet to cart. Lift 60 lbs. at 17 inches and place at 40 inches. Example of this would be lifting tablet tooling changeover box. Lift 12 lbs. at 22 inches, turn 90 degrees and place at 33 inches. Example of this would be cleaning parts at the sink. Push and pull with force of up to 65 lbs. at 36 inch height. Example of this would be moving pallet jacks/carts. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently be exposed to vapors, powders and/or herbal aromas. This position works in all areas of NOW's manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients (powders and liquids), mixes (powders and liquids), equipment, and packaging. 2025 BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website ************************ We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well. Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset. Job Description · Develop ad qualify highly precise analytical methods for analysis of large molecule products. Support global transfer and trouble shooting of methods. Analyze data, prepare reports and presentations · Essential: Experience in cell culture, immunoassay and bioassay development are required. · Excellent documentation skills. · Preferred: Flow cytometry, Biacore, cell signaling, laboratory automation and DOE experience is preferred · Develop and qualify precise ELISA, CRBA and cell-based potency methods for analysis of large molecule products. Support global transfer, validation and trouble shooting of bioassays. Perform characterization sample testing, statistical data analysis and summarize assay results, prepare e-notebooks and reports. · Experience & Knowledge Essential: · Experience in cell culture, immunoassay and bioassay development are required. Excellent documentation skills. Preferred: Flow cytometry, Biacore, SDS-Page, laboratory automation are preferred. · Develop and qualify precise ELISA, CRBA and cell-based potency methods for analysis of large molecule products . · Support global transfer, validation and trouble shooting of bioassays . · Perform characterization sample testing, statistical data analysis and summarize assay results, prepare e-notebooks and reports . · Experience in cell culture, immunoassay and bioassay development are required. Excellent documentation skills. Preferred: Flow cytometry, Biacore, SDS-Page, laboratory automation are preferred Qualifications · Develop and qualify precise ELISA, CRBA and cell-based potency methods for analysis of large molecule products . · Support global transfer, validation and trouble shooting of bioassays . · Perform characterization sample testing, statistical data analysis and summarize assay results, prepare e-notebooks and reports . · Experience in cell culture, immunoassay and bioassay development are required. Excellent documentation skills. Preferred: Flow cytometry, Biacore, SDS-Page, laboratory automation are preferred Additional Information Regards, Sneha Shrivastava ************

Department: MED-Cell&DevelopmentalBiology Salary/Grade: NEX/9 Target hiring range for this position will be between $17.05-$21.31 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Job Summary: Conducts tests and procedures; sets up and operates equipment; records observations and measurements and collects and compiles data in a research lab; requires a practical understanding of a limited number of standard scientific techniques. Specific Responsibilities: * Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedure, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices and conducts standard and repetitive experiments and completes basic trouble-shooting techniques. * Sets-up, operates and maintains standard lab equipment. * Using an entry level of skill, completes the following activities Molecular Biology: * DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression Southern, Northern, Western blotting * PCR, RT-PCR * Plasmid preparation * Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA * Recombinant virus production and purification Cellular Biology: * Cell culture, cell isolation * Functional studies * Transfection Histology: * Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining * Immunohistochemistry * Microscopy Immunology: * Flow cytometry * ELISA, Elispot assay * Cytokine assay * Antibody production and purification Animal: * Husbandry * Breeding and screening transgenic mice * Dissections * Blood collection * Surgical procedures * Database management of colony * Records test results and may maintain databases. * Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc. * Maintains inventory of reagents, mice and lab supplies Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: * HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required. Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at *************************************************** to learn more. Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at ************************************************************* to learn more. Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at *************************************************** to learn more. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process. #LI-GY2