Research Technologist II (MacQuarrie Lab)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Dr. MacQuarrie is using cell culture models and samples to study how the organization of the cell nucleus in pediatric tumors relates to their biology, as well as to normal developmental cellular processes. These studies aim to identify specific similarities and differences between normal and tumor cells at both global and local levels in the nucleus. The goal of this study is to increase our understanding of the events that occur in pediatric tumors that lead to the development and/or maintenance of the tumor cells.
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; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with diverse groups of people.
- Working knowledge of computers, ability to troubleshoot, work independently, and function as a team member is essential.
- Therefore, experience in regular interaction with outside groups is highly desirable.
- Excellent command of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to establish priorities, react promptly to a large variety of requests, and the ability to keep the workplace clean and organized.
Responsibilities
- Support scientific research, analysis, and experimentation by performing various laboratory tasks.
- Following protocols, designs and sets-up and conducts basic experiments.
- Analyzes and troubleshoots protocols and data obtained from individual experiments and recommends alternatives and suggestions to improved processes, validity and accuracy.
- Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data.
- Manipulates, interprest and/or presents results.
- Prepares charts and graphs for presentations and publications.
- Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
- Completes portions of grant applications, manuscripts and publications.
- Tracks and summarizes lab supply expenses.
- Verifies accuracy of invoices.
- Orders and maintains inventory of reagent, mice and/or lab supplies.
- Calibrate and validate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and precision in testing.
- Record and analyze data and report findings to senior laboratory staff.
- Maintain an organized and well-stocked laboratory by managing supplies, reagents, and equipment inventory.
- Place orders for necessary materials.
- Other job functions as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
