**Job Title: Microarray Operator** **Job Description** 1st Shift: 4:00AM-2:00PM (Monday-Friday) 2nd Shift: 2:00PM-12:30AM (Monday-Friday) **Responsibilities** + Assist in setting the daily schedule, priorities, and task delegation. + Supervise and set up machines (microarrayers), handle changeovers, troubleshoot, and manage defective products. + Monitor team members for quality production output using PLC controls, conduct routine quality inspection checks, integrity testing, and visual inspections. + Monitor and report the number of rejected products during quality checks to the management team. + Perform data entry into the ERP (Oracle and Oracal) on a regular basis. + Follow work instructions, product specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain quality data. + Utilize lab equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges, Bio-safety cabinets (BSC), and degas systems to provide materials for microarrayers. + Share knowledge and act as a lead trainer for co-workers/new hires. + Perform equipment preventative maintenance as required. + Conduct quarterly maintenance activities, such as cleaning the cleanrooms. + Follow designated GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards. + Properly handle and discard hazardous materials (e.g., chemicals, buffers). + Follow daily and weekly lab cleaning routines utilizing the 5S methodology. + Meet daily production goals and minimize downtime. + Effectively communicate with the management team and maintenance functions. + Participate in department and company meetings. + Adhere to the attendance policy. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Northbrook,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Feb 1, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.