Research Biologics Technologist 2 - Full-Time

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Chicago, IL

5d • $20 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary The Research Biologics Technologist 2 will work in a team structure to support the development and implementation of the lab. The Research Biologics Technologist 2 will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Research Biologics Technologist 2 will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties. Job Description The Research Biologics Technologist 2 will: Technical: Following protocols, designs, sets-up & conducts basic experiments. Analyzes & troubleshoots protocols & data obtained from individual experiments & recommends alternatives & suggestions to improve processes, validity &/or accuracy. Administrative: Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data. Manipulates, interprets &/or presents results. Prepares charts & graphs for presentations & publications. Performs scientific literature searches in support of research. Completes portions of grant applications, manuscripts & publications. Finances: Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses. Verifies accuracy of invoices. Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies. Training: May train students. Skills: Using a fully tested level of skill, may be asked to complete the following activities Molecular Biology and Biochemistry: DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification & expression Southern, Northern, Western blotting PCR, RT-PCR, Plasmid preparation Cloning, mapping & sequencing of DNA, single nucleotide polymorphisms detection Recombinant virus production & purification ELISA assays HPLC Mitochondria functional analysis (Oroboros) Cellular Biology: Cell isolation, cell culture and co-culture Organoids culture Functional studies Transfection and transduction Flow cytometry Histology and Immunohistochemistry: Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks & sectioning, staining. Immunohistochemistry Microscopy Tissue quantification Animal: Husbandry Breeding & screening transgenic mice Dissections Blood collection Surgical procedures Database management of colony Physical and cognitive functional assays Organ and Tissue Physiology: Making physiological solutions Tissue Dissection In vitro physiological assays Electronic Equipment Calibration and Use Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related field.
• Will consider appropriate combination of education and experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed to participate as a creative member of a multidisciplinary research team.
• Ability to exchange ideas and to work closely with clinicians, physical and occupational therapists, patients and professional organizations.
• Willingness to network within the Institute and to independently strengthen/develop new external collaborations.
• Ability to timely plan and to coordinate project completions.

Responsibilities

• Following protocols, designs, sets-up & conducts basic experiments.
• Analyzes & troubleshoots protocols & data obtained from individual experiments & recommends alternatives & suggestions to improve processes, validity &/or accuracy.
• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data.
• Manipulates, interprets &/or presents results.
• Prepares charts & graphs for presentations & publications.
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
• Completes portions of grant applications, manuscripts & publications.
• Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses.
• Verifies accuracy of invoices.
• Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies.
• May train students.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
• Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position.
• Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees