Research Fellow Jobs in Illinois

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 AM)

Pay Range: Based on NIH scale $63.480 - $77.076

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Summary

Incumbent performs molecular, cellular, and immunology work and experiments under limited supervision, utilizing advanced degrees of technical proficiency. Designs, initiates, and performs complex scientific research experiments within a Translational Medicine research laboratory. Evaluates data, and prepares final reports/papers based on experimental results. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

A mature and motivated individual who is well trained in areas of molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology

• Earned MD or PhD in biological sciences or equivalent. Molecular biology, cell biology or immunology PhD preferred.
• Expertise in molecular biology (PCR, RT-PCR, RNA seq), cell culture, immune functional assays utilizing patient samples, ELISA assays, and flow cytometry (FACS).
• Expertise in working with relevant experimental models of disease.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, efficient and interacts well with others as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and perform laboratory work on several concurrent research projects.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Strong communication, data analysis, computer and organizational skills.
• Expertise with confocal imaging techniques and with high-content screening platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and directs experiments related to molecular and cellular biology, and immunology research, including the planning and execution of an assigned project.
• Identifies an original research project, experiments, and potential research directions related to research activities; collects, evaluates, interprets and provides documentation of research data to accomplish research objectives.
• Work collaboratively with Rush University physicians and clinicians to obtain patient specimens and patient clinical data.
• Provides own data collection, preparation of manuscripts, and research papers for presentation and/or publications.
• Maintains a safe laboratory environment and ensures compliance with governmental and University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other job related assignments as assigned.
• May also be required to supervise research employees and/or nonexempt staff.

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