Research Assistant

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

Job Description

Position Summary
The Center for Cancer Cell Biology, Immunology & Infection in the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science invites applications for a part-time or full-time Laboratory Assistant. The Laboratory Assistant will assist the PI in performing various research tasks in the laboratory.
Benefits
Part-time employees (18.5 hours-per-week to 29.9 hours-per-week): Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; 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. Part-time staff members are eligible for three pro-rated weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays (if regularly scheduled to work on a University holiday) plus two floating holidays.
Full-time employees (30+ hours-per-week): 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 who work are eligible for three weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays.
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
Maintain mouse colony including breeding setup, collect tissues and genotyping by PCR
Prepare shared lab stock solutions and fill tips
Organize and maintain lab inventory (4 degree, -20, and -80 freezers)
Fill liquid nitrogen tanks
Perform a variety of experiments under the PI's supervision, including biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology techniques (Western blot, PCR, cloning, plasmid purification)
Conditions of Employment
Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy
Required Education & Experience
College-level biology classes
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Basic Microsoft skills
Ability to lift 8 liter solution
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Biology or Chemistry
Prior experience in biology or molecular biology research laboratory
Prior experience with mice, if not, willing to be trained
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.