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Strong organizational, project management, and communication skillsAbility to communicate and present technical research clearly and concisely in written, verbal, and electronic formats to scientific, academic, industry, and government audiences. Executes research projects to meet objectives, milestones, and deliverables; prepares reports for funding entities; presents findings at scientific conferences; and publishes results in peer reviewed scientific journals.

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Compensation: $68,000–$70,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Position Type: Full-time (Exempt) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional weekend work may be required. This position is fully on-site; remote work is not available for this role. Work Location: The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH), 6502 S Archer Rd., Bedford Park, IL 60501. Benefits: Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive benefits package located <a href="https://www.iit.edu/hr/benefits" rel="nofollow">here</a>. SummaryThe Research Scientist-Microbiology leads the Sprout Safety Alliance at Illinois Tech’s Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH). This position plans, designs, and executes collaborative and contract research projects in support of food safety initiatives and public health objectives. The role maintains laboratory equipment, resolves routine technical issues independently, and provides guidance to staff and students on research and safety related matters, as needed. As part of one of the FDA’s centers of excellence in food safety, this position supports research that advances FDA’s public health mission and provides the food industry with critical food safety information. The position collaborates with governmental agencies, academia, and food industry stakeholders, with success measured by collaborative research outcomes, project execution, and programmatic impact. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities50% – Leads the IFSH Sprout Safety Alliance and provides training and technical assistance to sprout growers as part of alliance activities. Works collaboratively with governmental agencies, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders to support program objectives and food safety initiatives. Provides supervision, training, and guidance to Support Scientists and students, as needed. 50% – Leads collaborative research projects and develops a research program focused on the microbiological safety of foods and the detection of foodborne pathogens and toxins in foods. Drafts proposals and secures external funding through FDA collaborative research, competitive grants, and industry sponsored contract research. Executes research projects to meet objectives, milestones, and deliverables; prepares reports for funding entities; presents findings at scientific conferences; and publishes results in peer reviewed scientific journals.Qualifications- Ph.D. in Microbiology, Food Science, Agriculture, Biological Sciences, or a related field, or a master’s degree with at least three years of food safety related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
- Experience conducting laboratory-based research involving foodborne pathogens, with knowledge of food safety issues related to food, produce, and or sprouts preferred 
- Strong organizational, project management, and communication skillsAbility to communicate and present technical research clearly and concisely in written, verbal, and electronic formats to scientific, academic, industry, and government audiences 
- Ability to work collaboratively with governmental agencies, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders 
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookSupervision & Budget Authority- May supervise and train Support Scientists and students, as needed, and perform budget related duties, as assignedService Standards and Performance Expectations- Works with minimal supervision, responds to complex queries, and proactively seeks solutions- Maintains exceptional attention to detail when documenting and maintaining scientific notebooks, research records, and related documentation 
- Effectively communicates with colleagues and stakeholders to encourage participation and seeks input from others to resolve issues as they arise 
- Mentors staff and students, as directedIndependently solves routine laboratory or research problems 
- Drafts grant proposals and proprietary contracts, as requiredPhysical Requirements- Works extensively in a laboratory environment involving foodborne pathogens and strict safety procedures 
- Regularly works with various chemical sanitizers in accordance with all applicable safety requirements 
- Must be able to stand up to 50% of the workday to perform experiments and laboratory maintenance tasks 
-May perform repetitive motions for up to 20% of the workday, including data entry and instrument manipulation 
-May occasionally lift up to 10 poundsEEOC Statement 
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion, and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Illinois Institute of Technology

Research Scientist – Microbiology

Agriculture

Biology

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Competitive Research

Conferences

Data Entry

Detail Oriented

Documentation

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

Food Microbiology

Food Safety

Food Science

Food and Beverage Industry

Funding

Government

Grant Writing

Laboratory

Laboratory Equipment

Mentoring

Microbiology

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Organizational Skills

Pathogens

People Management

Problem Solving Skills

Project Execution

Project/Program Management

Proposal Writing

Public Health

Reporting Skills

Research Contracts

Research Grants

Research Laboratory

Safety Process

Safety Training

Safety/Work Safety

Scientific Publications

Scientific Research

Team Player

Technical Presentation

Technical Research

Technical Support

Training/Teaching

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Description TEKsystems is seeking a data scientist to help one of our clients in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. This is a remote role and long term capable. Skills Data science, pharmacovigilance, Embase, Medline, Biosis, Derwent Drug File Top Skills Details Data science,pharmacovigilance,Embase,Medline Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree (7+ years of experience), Master’s degree (5+ years of experience) or Ph.D. degree (0-2 years of experience) in library science, life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, bioinformatics, biomedical/clinical data science or related field. • Experience supporting pharmacovigilance, product safety, health agency requests, or product submissions in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry. • Extensive experience searching scientific literature and constructing complex search strategies in databases such as MEDLINE, Embase, Derwent Drug File, or BIOSIS. • Experience with Dialog search platform preferred. • Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with clients and teammates possessing diverse technical and business backgrounds. • Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment with shifting priorities. Important Fit Considerations: Academic or applied library science preferred. Should not be purely computational/computer science or purely biological—must have strong biomedical literature search depth. Bachelor’s with 7+ years experience OR Master’s with 5+ years OR PhD with 0–2 years Field of study may include: library science, life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, bioinformatics, biomedical/clinical data science, or related domains. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $59.00 - $59.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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