R&D Lab Technician II

Primary Talent Partners•Round Lake, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Talent Partners is hiring an R&D Lab Technician II for a healthcare client in Round Lake, Illinois. This is a 12-month W2 contract with potential for extension, paying $20.00–$26.67 per hour. The role generally follows standard working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., adjustable by up to one hour if needed. No PTO or benefits are provided; an ACA-compliant supplemental package is available for enrollment. The technician performs straightforward to moderately complex research and development laboratory assignments, applying basic techniques and procedures and using judgment to resolve problems and make routine recommendations. Routine work typically requires no instruction, while new assignments are carried out under general instructions. The position is usually hands-on and onsite in an R&D lab, with routine assembly and testing work on projects such as product performance and software script testing. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to work on Primary Talent Partners’ W2 without sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher.
Strong attention to detail.
Experience with technical documentation and strong documentation skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including word processing, data entry, and email.
Basic science and/or math skills.
Ability to follow procedures while also thinking creatively and troubleshooting issues.
Technical troubleshooting skills, including use of basic lab equipment such as scopes, meters, and analytical balances.
Ability to understand technical schematics and specifications.
Strong computer experience with Microsoft tools and statistical tools.
Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to work on Primary Talent Partners’ W2 without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical or electrical background.
One to two years of mechanical or electrical experience, strongly preferred.
Engineering graduates with some internship experience are also considered.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of research and/or development laboratory tasks and experiments.
Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
Maintain medical device laboratory equipment and laboratory supply inventory levels.
Write experimental reports, summaries, and protocols as needed.
Develop and maintain records for experiments performed.
Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.
Complete routine assembly and testing portions of projects, including product performance and software script testing.
Apply basic laboratory techniques and procedures to assigned projects and make routine recommendations when resolving problems.