Lab Tech Sr.

Job Title: Lab Tech Sr.
Location: Des Plaines, IL
100% Onsite /  6 Months Contract 
Pay Range: $21/hr to $25/hr on W2 

What's the Job?

• Serve as the lead for daily operations of the internal biospecimen collection program across U.S. sites, ensuring studies follow IRB-approved protocols and applicable requirements.
• Oversee specimen procurement, receipt, processing, and cataloguing of samples, ensuring adherence to IRB limitations, data privacy expectations, and validated inventory systems.
• Maintain oversight of sample storage conditions for biobanking, including temperature control, equipment maintenance, and inventory management to protect sample integrity.
• Act as the point person for identifying and collaborating with new vendors and research partners, supporting contract development and negotiation.
• Drive strategic expansion of IRB-approved internal collection to include additional sites and broader participant pools to support assay validation goals.

What's Needed?

• Experience supporting biobanking or laboratory operations with a strong understanding of specimen handling, processing, and inventory control.
• Demonstrated ability to work within IRB-approved study requirements, including informed consent-related expectations and protocol adherence.
• Knowledge of data privacy and validated inventory practices, with a focus on accurate documentation and traceability.
• Ability to oversee storage conditions and coordinate equipment maintenance to ensure consistent temperature control and sample integrity.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!