Research Assistant

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science • North Chicago, IL

6d • $17 - $22

About The Position

The laboratory of Dr. FabioRe in the Center for Cancer Cell Biology, Immunology and Infection at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science studies innate immunity and host-pathogen interactions. The lab uses mouse models of bacterial infection to investigate mechanisms involving inflammasome, complement, and B1-cell activation. The Research Assistant supports laboratory operations, experimental work, and mouse colony maintenance. Applicants should submit a statement of interest describing relevant skills and career goals, a CV, and contact information for three references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on satisfactory background-check results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Demonstrated research experience in a laboratory environment.
• Competency in standard laboratory techniques, including PCR, DNA/RNA preparation, mammalian cell culture, and media and buffer preparation.
• Willingness to work with laboratory mice.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mouse work, including husbandry, injection, and dissection.
• Experience with flow cytometry and immunofluorescence techniques is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory inventory and order supplies.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness, compliance with safety standards, and proper waste disposal.
• Prepare media, reagents, and buffers.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures under sterile conditions.
• Perform immunological and molecular assays, including flow cytometry, ELISA, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and Western blotting.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and results.
• Assist with data analysis and visualization for publication.
• Contribute to a collaborative and conducive research environment.
• Assist with mouse colony management, breeding, genotyping, and databasing.
• Perform routine mouse procedures in accordance with approved animal protocols.
• Collect and process tissues and samples for downstream analyses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• A 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service.
• For full-time staff: 3 weeks of vacation/personal leave, 15 sick days, 9 paid holidays, paid winter break, and two floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level