Scientist II
TR/080478
Posted: 07/01/2026
- $49 - $52 per hour, Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental and 401K options
- United States, Illinois, Lake Bluff
- Contract
Scientist II
$49 - $52/hr with medical benefits available at a cost
1 year initial contract with possibility of extension
Possibility of working remote 2 days per week after training
Location is out of North Chicago, IL
Monday – Friday 8 – 5; Overtime not required but may be needed occasionally
Job Description:
Technical expert that will independently investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods/ techniques to address critical project needs. Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes. Read and adapt literature to accomplish assignments. Demonstrate mastery of broad range of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis.
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.
$49 - $52/hr with medical benefits available at a cost
1 year initial contract with possibility of extension
Possibility of working remote 2 days per week after training
Location is out of North Chicago, IL
Monday – Friday 8 – 5; Overtime not required but may be needed occasionally
Job Description:
Technical expert that will independently investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods/ techniques to address critical project needs. Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes. Read and adapt literature to accomplish assignments. Demonstrate mastery of broad range of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis.
- Independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions. Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives, and modify experimental plan when required, to respond.
- Learn, understand and master new experimental techniques, and act as a resource or mentor for others.
- Innovate and implement new experimental protocols.
- Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in his/her field.
- Set and meet experimental timelines.
- Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data.
- Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents.
- Routinely read and apply relevant scientific literature. Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant-based activities where applicable.
- BS or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience.
- Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
- Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work within timelines.
- Reading and adapting literature
- Reading and applying scientific literature
- Innovate and design a new experimental protocol to solve problems
- Scientific writing skills
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical or medical device fields
- Previous Quality or regulatory experience
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.
Justin Mertel
Recruitment Consultant
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