Position : Research Biologist

Location : Lemont, Illinois (on-site everyday)

Pay Range: $20/hr - $24/hr

Start Date: 2/2/26

Responsibilities

Conduct literature searches and reviews; prepare and present findings.
Operate and maintain fermenters at bench- and pilot-scale.
Develop and refine analytical methods for samples from complex bioreactor environments.
Perform gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analyses on samples from fermenter operations.
Isolate DNA from collected samples for qPCR and metagenomic analyses.
Analyze slurry and water samples using spectrophotometry and other standard laboratory equipment.
Operate manual and automated instruments, including FT-IR, UV-VIS, and ICP.
Manage laboratory activities, including hazard analysis, health and safety planning, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Oversee sample collection, archiving, and analytical data management.
Communicate effectively through oral presentations, written reports, and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience analyzing samples from experiments (gas, slurry, water).
Experience with gas composition analysis and bioreactor environments.
Proficiency in Excel and laboratory techniques, including GC, HPLC, ICP, chromatography, microscopy, and spectrophotometry.
Strong understanding of laboratory safety practices.
Experience in method development and writing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.