Bench Scientist

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Research Associate to support in vitro pharmacology and assay development activities in a fast-paced research laboratory. This role is primarily focused on executing plate-based biological assays, operating specialized laboratory instrumentation, generating high-quality experimental data, and performing data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in an industry or research setting.
• Experience with FLIPR (Fluorescence Imaging Plate Reader) or comparable fluorescence-based plate reader technology.
• Experience conducting plate-based biological assays.
• Culture and maintain cell lines for experimental use.
• Experience working with laboratory instrumentation and associated software platforms.
• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative laboratory environment.
• Experience in plate-based, high-throughput laboratory environments will be strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in in vitro pharmacology.
• Experience supporting high-throughput screening (HTS) workflows.
• Familiarity with fluorescence-based assay technologies.
• Experience using GraphPad Prism for data analysis.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs).
• Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization (CRO) environment.
• Familiarity with assay transfer, assay validation, or laboratory process implementation.

Work Environment

Primarily laboratory-based role. Significant time spent conducting experiments and operating instrumentation. Remaining time dedicated to data analysis, quality control, and documentation. Daily interaction with a small, collaborative laboratory team.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Equal Opportunity Employer