Job Title:

Associate EngineerLocation:

North Chicago, ILHire Type:

Long-term contract position

Target Pay Rate:

$35.00 - $45.00/hour (W2)

Work Schedule:

Monday -

Friday, OnsiteBenefits:

PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), and

ESOP Job Summary:

Our client in the life sciences industry is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Systems Administrator to support Research & Development laboratory operations by administering and maintaining Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) used to monitor temperature-controlled laboratory equipment and environments. This individual will serve as the primary system owner for a new Vaisala environmental monitoring platform while supporting existing monitoring systems. This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience with engineering systems, laboratory operations, and regulated environments. This role is not intended for mid- or senior-level engineers.

Must Have Skills:

1-3 years of engineering, laboratory, facilities, or equipment support experienceExperience supporting laboratory or facility monitoring systemsExposure to environmental monitoring systems (Vaisala viewLinc preferred)Strong project coordination and troubleshooting skillsExcellent organizational and communication skillsProficiency with

Microsoft Office Job Duties:

Serve as the primary administrator for the Environmental Monitoring System (EMS).Lead the administration and ongoing support of the new Vaisala environmental monitoring platform.

Support the implementation and rollout of a new temperature monitoring system across R D laboratories.

Configure system users, permissions, alarms, monitoring points, and reporting functions.

Install, commission, and maintain wireless temperature and humidity monitoring devices.

Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with Facilities, IT, laboratory personnel, and third-party vendors.

Monitor system performance to ensure continuous operation of environmental monitoring equipment.

Support system validation, qualification, and documentation activities.

Generate reports to support regulatory compliance and internal audits.

Maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and configuration records.

Participate in engineering projects supporting laboratory equipment and facility improvements.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and additional project work as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred1-3 years of engineering, laboratory, facilities, or equipment support experienceExperience working in a regulated laboratory, pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or healthcare environment preferredExperience with environmental monitoring systems such as Vaisala viewLinc, Rees Scientific, or similar platforms is highly preferredFamiliarity with cGMP, FDA, or ISO-regulated environments is a plusStrong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.