Scientist I - Clinical Pathology

Proteintech is a fast-growing Biotech company located in the greater Chicago area. Our Mission is to support our customers in all their endeavors, be it accelerating life sciences research and/or clinical diagnostics and therapies.

Proteintech is an international biotechnology company that manufactures antibodies, ELISA kits, and proteins for use in life science research. Proteintech makes all its own products to the highest standards possible, with complete control over the whole manufacturing, validation, and QC process. 200,000+ citations of Proteintech products demonstrates what matters most to the company: the success of its reagents in the hands of scientists, helping them make discoveries to change and explain the world around us.

Position Summary:

In this role, you will support the development and optimization of processes that produce IHC Kits and buffers that are used in diagnostic and pathology labs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Make buffers and build validation processes.
• Do in process and final quality control experiments testing.
• Work in a team environment with senior scientists and production scientists.
• Buffer preparation.
• ISO13485 and GMP standard documentation.
• Organize, record, and maintain experimental data.
• Ensure proper operation and perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization (Molecular biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related life sciences).
• Newly graduated candidates with lab experience are encouraged to apply.
• Preferred: hands-on experience with cell culture, transfection, familiar with protein purification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have excellent organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Highly motivated, willingness to acquire new skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively within a tight-knit team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, statistical tools etc.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401K with company match
• Health and dental insurance
• Vision discount plan

Contact Katie Bellows katie@ptglab.com.

Proteintech group is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.