R&D Technician

Responsibilities

• Receive and check-in incoming biological sample shipments; distribute the samples and cell lines to the requesters as needed or store in onsite inventory
• Maintain inventory for biological samples in LIMS database and/or spreadsheets
• Fulfill dispersal requests in a timely manner
• Utilize sterile techniques to handle samples during re-aliquoting and vial labeling/transfer
• Thaw, expand, bank cell lines (BSL-1, BSL-2) and quality control of cell line banks
• Submit and send out cell line samples for testing for Discovery departments
• Maintain traceability of all biological materials and associated data sets
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and replenish consumables
• Report lab and inventory issues to supervisor or appropriate party

The individual will be responsible for maintaining high level of integrity for the biologics research samples (proteins and cell lines), including but not limited to sample check-in, fulfilling requests, maintenance, and proper handling of samples.

This candidate will be working closely with the supervisor and staff members.

Qualifications

• A BS/MS or equivalent degree in biological sciences with at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting either in an academia or industry
• Strong multi-tasking abilities to work in a fast-paced, customer focused, dynamic team environment
• Experience in working with automated storage systems and operating/programming various liquid handlers to facilitate sample processing is preferred
• Experience with inventory/request database systems for biological sample management is highly desirable
• Competent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, deadline conscious, high degree of organization skill and attention to details; able to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances
• Ability to work in research labs and process biological samples is a strong plus

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.