Research Assistant

at Rosalind Franklin Univeristy of Medicine & Science in North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Summary
This person will assist with procedures involving mouse models of traumatic brain injury from injury and treatments to behavioral and molecular assessments.
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after two years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well-being and work-life balance. Full-time staff members are eligible for three weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!
Who We Are
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. RFU is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.
As part of our efforts to enhance the depth and breadth of research at RFU and to facilitate the translation of our basic science research to the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and identification of biomarkers in order to improve human health, a new Innovation and Research Park (IRP) was constructed, opening in January 2020. The novel design of the IRP enables academic researchers to reside in state-of-the-art laboratory space that is in close proximity to industry researchers on each floor of the 100,000 sq ft building. It also houses our Helix 51 Incubator, Chicago's newest bioscience incubator for startups. To learn more, see https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/research/innovation-and-research-park/
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Behavioral assessments in mice including motor, anxiety, and memory tests.
Drug administrations as well as tissue collection, storage, and processing followed by conducting biochemical and immunohistological assays.
Mouse colony maintenance and data records and storage will also be required.
Conditions of Employment
Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check.
Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy.
Required Education & Experience
B.S. or B.A. level education in the biological sciences.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Good organizational skill and the ability to trouble-shoot / problems solve. Basic Microsoft skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the use of experimental mice would be an advantage.
Knowledge of neuroscience.
Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
EOE, Including Disability / Vets

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. EOE, Including Disability / Vets.