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Biologist / Bioengineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Lemont, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$38 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Communication Skills, DNA, Data Collection, Driver's License, Environmental Health, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), IR (Infrared), Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Real-time PCR (qPCR), Research Laboratory, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Specimen Analysis, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Team Player, Technical Support, UV/VIS (Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lemont, IL
POSTED
27 days ago
Job Title: Bioprocess Research Technician
Location: Lemont, IL 60439
Hire Type: Contract (3-Year Assignment)
Compensation: $30.00–$38.00/hr (depending on experience)
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a 401(k) plan, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).


Sterling Engineering is seeking a Bioprocess Research Technician to support ongoing environmental biotechnology and bioengineering research initiatives within a collaborative laboratory environment. This long-term opportunity will involve hands-on laboratory work, including bioreactor operations, analytical testing, sample analysis, and laboratory management activities supporting multiple research projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct literature reviews and summarize technical findings to support research activities.
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain bioreactors and fermenters used in environmental and bioprocess applications.
  • Collect and analyze samples from laboratory and pilot-scale operations.
  • Perform DNA isolation and prepare samples for qPCR and metagenomic analyses.
  • Conduct analytical testing using spectrophotometry and other laboratory equipment.
  • Operate analytical instrumentation including FT-IR, UV-VIS, GC, and HPLC systems.
  • Support laboratory organization, sample management, data archiving, and recordkeeping.
  • Assist with health and safety initiatives, including hazard assessments and maintaining a safe laboratory environment.
  • Compile experimental data and present findings during regular team meetings.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
  • Experience operating bioreactors and/or fermenters in a laboratory or research setting.
  • Hands-on experience with analytical laboratory equipment and testing techniques.
  • Familiarity with molecular biology methods, including DNA isolation and qPCR sample preparation.
  • Understanding of laboratory safety practices, QA/QC principles, and environmental health and safety procedures.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license required.
Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday
  • Standard business hours
  • 100% onsite in Lemont, IL
Why Apply?
  • Long-term, stable 3-year contract opportunity
  • Exposure to cutting-edge environmental biotechnology and bioprocess research
  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities to contribute to meaningful scientific projects
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package through Sterling Engineering

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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