Research Assistant- IL- Pharmacy Practice

Midwestern University•Downers Grove, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant is a grant-funded position and will be assisting in a research laboratory. Duties will include participation in analytical work (e.g., HPLC/LCMS) and experimental work (e.g., cells, rodents, etc). This position reports to a Principal Investigator/Professor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or university in a biological or other related science.
0-2 years of research experience required.
Must be willing to work with rodents.
Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to use graphical and statistical programs (GraphPAD, PRISM) and operate laboratory instruments.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to analyze data and outcomes.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, and proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, push/pull equipment, talk or hear.
Must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Requires standard or correctable vision.

Nice To Haves

Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of standard research procedures in the animal and analytical laboratory with supervision, following established procedures and protocols
Track results, compile data using appropriate formats and graphs, and analyze data with training and supervision
Enter data and review for accuracy
Maintains an accurate laboratory notebook
Adheres to laboratory safety procedures
Assists in standard maintenance of the laboratory
Obtains quotes and performs ordering and receiving duties for lab supplies
Trains students
Contributes to abstract submissions, poster preparation, and/or manuscript publications
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
life insurance
short/long-term disability
pet insurance
flexible spending accounts, including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account
competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days
403(b) retirement plan
tuition reimbursement
child care subsidy reimbursement program
identity theft protection
employee assistance program
wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility