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Scientist - Reverse Translation Genomics
Contract: North Chicago, Illinois, US span>
Salary Range: 35.00 - 40.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 369036
End Date: 2026-05-29
Days Left: 17 days, 16 hours left
To Discuss more about this job opportunity, please reach out to Deepak Arya (LinkedIn URL www.linkedin.com/in/deepakarya8a79aa22a/), email your updated resume at Email deepak.arya@collabera.com. Thank you!
Pay Range: $35 to $40 an hour.
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Contract Duration: 6 Months with possibilities of Extension based on business needs and performance.
Job Summary:
We are hiring a Scientist to support genomics research programs through high quality laboratory execution and data generation. This role focuses on producing reliable genotyping datasets, operating advanced laboratory platforms, and ensuring strong quality standards. The ideal candidate will independently manage workflows, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with scientific teams to meet research goals. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with genomics laboratory experience in a fast paced research environment. Strong analytical thinking, documentation, and operational excellence are essential for success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently execute genomic laboratory workflows to generate high quality genotyping data.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot microarray and automated liquid handling systems.
- Perform quality control reviews and investigate root causes of failed runs or inconsistent results.
- Document experimental methods, outcomes, and corrective actions according to laboratory standards.
- Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations for technical and leadership teams.
- Maintain reagent inventory and support continuous laboratory operations.
- Assist with procedure improvements, workflow optimization, and validation of new technologies.
- Collaborate with cross functional scientific and bioinformatics teams.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or related discipline with relevant laboratory experience Or Master’s degree in a related discipline with hands on laboratory experience.
- Experience executing and troubleshooting genomic laboratory workflows.
- Experience generating and reviewing genomic data quality metrics.
- Strong understanding of genetics and genomics principles.
- Experience with automated or high throughput laboratory systems.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with microarray genotyping platforms.
- Experience with NGS library preparation and sequencing workflows.
- Experience with nucleic acid quality control and sample tracking.
- Experience using LIMS systems.
- Prior experience in an industry or centralized genomics laboratory environment.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)
Job Requirement
- Genomics
- Genotyping
- Microarray
- NGS
- Quality Control
- LIMS
- Troubleshooting
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Deepak Arya
- deepak.arya@collabera.com