Laboratory Analyst

Location

Decatur, IL | United States

Job description

EPL Bio Analytical Services , a member of Tentamus Group is hiring an experienced Laboratory Analyst who would enjoy the specific challenges of analytical agricultural Molecular Biology. We provide customized analytical laboratory testing services to the agricultural crop protection, agricultural chemical, agricultural biotechnology, organic, biocontrol, nutritional, food ingredient and feed industries. We partner with customers from around the world to provide safe and reliable agricultural products to local and global consumers.

What you will be doing:

• Working in a GLP regulated environment
• Working with a high volume of samples in a variety of matrices
• Working in collaboration with a team to meet tight deadlines with high quality work
• Preparation of samples, lab standards, and solutions
• Assisting with general laboratory/equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies
• Working with data analysis using Microsoft Excel

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors in molecular biology, protein chemistry, or a relevant analytical field with 2 years of experience, or a master's degree in a relevant field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Hands-on chemistry lab experience
• An organized mindset
• A good team attitude
• A great ability to manage time and work efficiently
• A strong dedication to meeting internal and external deadlines
• The ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise

Desirable skills:

• PCR and qPCR
• Southern and Western Blot
• Gel electrophoresis: Agarose and SDS-PAGE
• ELISA

Location/Hours/Travel:

Based in Niantic, IL, schedule is Monday through Friday day shift with occasional overtime (second shift/weekend) to meet customer demands. Travel may occasionally occur for customer care, educational, or career development.

What we offer you:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical/dental/vision/life ins./disability)
• 401k plan with match
• Industry stability
• Paid time off
• Educational assistance
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Unlimited learning opportunities

Who's Tentamus:

Labs for Life ®. We are a vast network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally and around the globe using proven scientific methods. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs for accurate and reliable testing. With 18 labs in the U.S. (100 globally), we celebrate having over 4000 talented, diverse, scientific, and service-oriented professionals in the industry.

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Salary

$50k