**Job Title: Microarray Operator** **Job Description** Join our innovative team as a Microarray Operator, where you will work the 3rd shift from 10pm to 6:30am, Sunday through Thursday. In this critical role, you will ensure the smooth operation of microarray machines and contribute to the production of high-quality products. **Responsibilities** + Assist in setting the daily schedule, priorities, and task delegation. + Supervise and set up machines (microarrayers) for daily operations, including changeovers, troubleshooting, and handling reject/defective products. + Monitor team members for quality production output using PLC controls, routine quality inspection checks, integrity testing, and visual inspections. + Monitor the number of rejected products during quality checks and notify the management team. + Perform data entry into the ERP system (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 cabinet (BSC), and degas system to provide material for microarrayers. + Share knowledge and lead training for co-workers and new hires as applicable. + Perform equipment preventative maintenance as required. + Conduct quarterly maintenance activities, such as cleaning the cleanrooms. + Adhere to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards. + Properly handle and discard hazardous materials, including buffers and chemicals. + Follow daily and weekly lab cleaning routines using the 5S methodology. + Meet daily production goals and minimize downtime. + Communicate effectively with the management team and maintenance functions. + Participate in department and company meetings. + Adhere to the attendance policy. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Experience working in an FDA-approved cleanroom. + High attention to detail. + Experience operating more than one machine. + Experience wearing PPE. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Machine operation + Production + Cleanroom experience + Feeder operation + PLC knowledge + Understanding of ISO standards + Experience in medical device inspection + Proficiency in computer operation **Why Work Here?** When you join our team, you become part of a group dedicated to improving lives. Your work will have a direct impact on patient care, making a meaningful difference in the world. Our work transcends borders, providing opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from around the globe and contribute to cutting-edge solutions in the diagnostic industry. We believe in the strength of diversity, offering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're passionate about innovation, diversity, and making a positive impact on healthcare, we welcome you to join us. **Work Environment** Work in a temperature-controlled cleanroom environment, which requires wearing a smock, hair net, and shoe covers. The facility is designed to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Northbrook, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr. 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 is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026. **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.