Job title: Scientist-1

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Duration: 12+ Months

1st Shift

Description:

Scientist-1 will be:

.Responsible for Microbiology and Life-sciences related disciplines performing basic and applied research to provide innovative solutions for reducing hospital acquired infections and improving the quality of health care .Demonstrates knowledge of microbiology techniques relevant for testing efficacy of drug products and medical devices using standard scientific methods and techniques .Plans and executes projects supporting the Surgical and MDS projects .Utilizes current scientific/regulatory knowledge related to preclinical microbiological and biochemical testing of products under development .Generates and analyses data to provide meaningful insights and makes data-driven recommendations to project and management teams. Identifies and communicates the implication of relevant scientific observations .Performs assigned microbiology tasks following the industry standards .Participates in experimental designs, answers scientific questions, and proactively identifies and proposes solutions to technical problems .Plays active role in creation of new SOPs, revision of SOPs and troubleshooting for microbiological investigations .Applies knowledge of microbiological techniques and good laboratory practices on daily basis .Assures that all aspects of their assigned areas are secure and maintained in accordance to all applicable procedural requirements .Performs other duties as assigned by management

Additional Requirements:

Responsible for performing basic and applied research to provide innovative solutions for internal and customer funded projects. Demonstrates basic knowledge of respective scientific discipline and standard scientific method and techniques. Under supervision applies scientific knowledge and skills within respective discipline to assigned work. Supports innovative process by performing literature and patent searches. Participates in brainstorming.

Be responsive to customer requests and commitments within a reasonable timeframe. Ability to work with colleagues and multiple clients in a professional and organized manner, and interact effectively with a variety of people from different nationalities, ethnic/cultural backgrounds, and educational levels. Ability to organize and prioritize work with limited guidance and to manage projects in a timely and effective manner. Ability to reorganize and reschedule work on short notice in order to meet revised client deadlines. Should be able to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, draw valid scientific conclusions, and propose solutions or corrective actions. Typically is a college / university graduate or has equivalent experience. Has basic knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in a job family or skill. Applies knowledge and skills to complete own work. Depends on others for instruction, guidance and direction. Develops competence in own area by performing routine work.