Research Biologist Job at Insight Global, Lemont, IL

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  • Insight Global
  • Lemont, IL

Job Description

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.

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