Research Assistant

at NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Research Assistant

A research assistant is needed in a lab that uses human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC) and iPSC-derived neural cell cultures as cellular models for studying neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. The Research Assistant will help with different aspects of the lab work and computational analyses, including but not limited to stem cell culture, neuron/organoid differentiation, cell imaging with confocal microscopes, developing high throughput screening assays, CRISPR gene editing, DNA cloning and sequencing, and single-cell RNA-sequencing as well as computational analyses of the data. The Research Assistant is also expected to help with general lab duties and will have the opportunity to work with the PI on grant writing and management.

Position Highlights:
Position: Research Assistant
Location: 1001 University Place, Evanston, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours

What you will do:
Perform lab work involving a variety of techniques, including but not limited to, PCR, DNA sequencing, DNA/RNA isolation, gene expression, and cell culture. X
Maintain detailed records of results; perform data entry, run genetic application programs and prepare reports.
Perform general laboratory maintenance tasks; help with research-related ordering and grant management as needed
Operate and maintain major lab instruments.
Running computational programs in R or Python for data analyses

What you will need:
Education: Bachelor's or master degree in molecular or cellular biology or a related field
Certification: no
Experience: Previous lab research experience is required but no minimum length required.
Unique or Preferred Skills: Knowledge of molecular or cellular biology, genetics or genomics.
Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect experiment or reporting of results and of notifying appropriate supervisory personnel.

Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

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