Associate Scientist II

Experis, a ManpowerGroup company, has an exciting contract opportunity with one of our key clients, a global biopharmaceutical company that is engaged in the discovery, development and manufacturer of healthcare products.

Job Title: Associate Scientist II Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 Duration: 6 months Role & Responsibilities: [Job Description] A conscientious scientist who will make substantial contributions to the conception and execution of multi-disciplinary biology research in fibrotic diseases within a highly collaborative team environment.

Primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will include cell culture, biology assays (qPCR, ELISA, Western Blot, etc.), data analysis and report generation.

Experience with primary human fibroblast culture based models, drug molecule testing, and flow cytometry would be great to have for this position.

Working closely with his/her supervisor and teammates this scientist will schedule and prioritize workload to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and identify / utilize resources outside of own group.

Excellent communication skills and ability to present data clearly and thoroughly in both one-on-one and group meetings.

The candidate must be willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary research team in an exciting, fast-paced environment under the mentorship of a supervisor.

Qualifications: BS or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology, or a related field Essential lab skills include cell culture and basic biology assays/analyses (qPCR, ELISA, Western Blot) Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong oral and written communications skills Good teamwork and inter-personal skills Key Competencies: Builds strong relationships with supervisors, group members, and other stakeholders to enable higher performance.

Learns fast, grasps the “essence” and can change the course quickly where indicated.

Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.

Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.

Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Requirements: Other requirements:  BS and 3-6 years of experience, MS and 0-3 years of experience required to ensure that incumbent has necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to do the job  BS or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology, or a related field  Essential lab skills include cell culture and basic biology assays/analyses (qPCR, ELISA, Western Blot)  Experience with primary human fibroblast culture based models, drug molecule testing, and flow cytometry would be great to have for this position APPLY TODAY