Data Entry Specialist - Full Time - Lemont, IL Job Listing at Kelly Services in Lemont, IL (Job ID US3560409_BH9813594)

Description

Job Title:  Data Entry Specialist
Location: Lemont, IL
Pay: $19.50 - $22 an hour - Depending on experience
Shift: Monday – Friday 1st shift

Position Overview:
Kelly Service is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Data Entry Specialist – Level 1 to support one of our top clients in their ongoing research on root-microbe interactions using multi-modal imaging. This crucial role will involve accurately transferring experimental data into their Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ensuring the data is well-organized and readily accessible to our scientific team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate with a biology background to gain experience in a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately enter experimental data from lab notebooks and other sources into our online Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) via a web interface.
• Ensure data is organized, consistent, and readily accessible for the research team.
• Maintain clear and organized data records.
• Effectively communicate data entry progress and any potential issues to the scientific team.
• Troubleshoot minor data entry related issues as needed.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate records that support high-quality, cutting-edge research.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Assist with general laboratory management tasks, including inventory control, equipment maintenance, and supply management (as needed).  
• Adhere to all institutional policies and safety guidelines.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Consistently deliver quality results on time.
• Learn new technologies and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, preferably in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Synthetic Biology.
• Hands-on experience with Office 365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.).
• Experience with data entry via a web interface.
• Must be able to transfer data accurately from lab notebooks into an online Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Motivated, organized, and disciplined with excellent record-keeping skills and superb attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of basic biology concepts and familiarity with terms and methods used in synthetic biology, molecular biology, microbiology, imaging, and structural biology.
• Familiarity with documentation systems (e.g., lab notebooks).
• Excellent computer aptitude, including proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• High degree of personal integrity, ability to multitask, hygiene-oriented, and quality and safety conscious.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to learn new technologies, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with institutional policies.  

Desired Skills:

• Hands-on experience in a synthetic biology, molecular biology, microbiology, imaging, or structural biology laboratory.

If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone who would be interested and qualified, apply today or contact Bonnie Garrett by sending a resume to bonnie.garrett@kellyservices.com

Kelly Government Solutions (KGS) is a specialty service of Kelly Services, Inc., a leader in providing workforce solutions. KGS provides experienced staff to the federal government and its key suppliers, including prime and small business contractors. Through services such as government contract staffing, workforce management and project management, and contract compliance services, KGS can supply talent to both public and private sectors alike.  KGS offers engineering, IT, administrative, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with many of the prestigious Government organizations worldwide. Visit www.kellygovernmentsolutions.com

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Government Solutions?

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About Kelly

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