Launch your laboratory career with a premier global healthcare manufacturing leader located on-site in Round Lake, IL! We are seeking detail-driven laboratory professionals to support critical quality control microbiology operations for life-saving pharmaceutical products and biologics.
location: Round Lake, IL
job type: Contract
salary: $27.40 per hour
work hours: First shift, 8am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday hours required
education: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
responsibilities:
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Perform microbial analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products.
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Conduct routine environmental monitoring (viable air, surface, particulate) and utility systems testing (water, clean steam, compressed air).
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Prepare microbiological culture media, chemical reagents, and operate standard instrumentation like autoclaves, particle counters, and pH meters.
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Document data and sample workflows strictly adhering to cGMP, FDA, and data integrity standards using LIMS.
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Investigate out-of-specification results and nonconformances utilizing structured root-cause analysis methodologies (e.g., DMAIC).
required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
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Minimum of 2 years of hands-on microbiology or biology laboratory experience.
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Demonstrated working knowledge of aseptic techniques, cGMP standards, and LIMS platforms.
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Must have no known allergies to Penicillin, Cephalosporin, or related compounds (facility exit showers required).
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Ability to work 1st shift, including mandatory weekend schedules (Thursday–Monday) and holidays as needed.
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Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.
preferred:
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Prior technical writing experience handling CAPAs and laboratory investigations.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
