Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Int Med Rheumatology-Res Adm
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour
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Summary:
This senior research position involves designing and performing scientific experiments, banking research specimens, analyzing data, preparing and presenting reports, and crafting manuscripts for publication. The work will be performed in a transparent, collaborative context, with an emphasis on novel research that translates to improving brain disorders in humans. The position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree in basic sciences or relevant field and 3 years of laboratory research experience or a Master's degree with 6 years of research experience
• Possess integrity, honesty and dependability.
• Strong software skills, including experience with word processing, spread sheets and database management.
• Excellent communication, analytical and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently; to self-initiate, prioritize and manage own work.
• Skilled in collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Highly-motivated, enthusiastic and detail-oriented.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• First-author publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal
• Experience in one or more of these areas:
o molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and microscopy
o laboratory rodent handling, stereotaxic neurosurgery, and behavioral assessments
o optogenetics, chemogenetics and electrophysiology
Competencies:
Documentation of research conducted and presentation skills (e.g., presenting at meetings) and writing skills (e.g., first authored manuscript in a peer-reviewed scientific journal).
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Plan, direct and conduct research experiments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and data collected.
• Statistically analyze data. Interpret outcomes and provide summaries.
• Remain current in relevant scientific literature to help identify novel research projects, experimental protocols and potential research directions related to research activities of the laboratory.
• Support and train laboratory personnel, residents and students.
• Assist in preparation of research manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Manage and organize laboratory activities.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and ensure compliance with governmental and University policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with statistician, and departmental research coordinators and staff.
• Rodent handling and working with animal tissues.
• Continual learning and skill-building related to laboratory goals.
