Position Summary

The Center for Cancer Cell Biology, Immunology & Infection in the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science invites applications for a full-time (or part-time) Laboratory Assistant. The University encourages applications from individuals belonging to groups underrepresented in their field and those that can add new and valuable perspectives to the academic environment. The Laboratory Assistant will assist staff in a research laboratory.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. RFU is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

As part of our efforts to enhance the depth and breadth of research at RFU and to facilitate the translation of our basic science research to the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and identification of biomarkers in order to improve human health, a new Innovation and Research Park (IRP) was constructed, opening in January 2020. The novel design of the IRP enables academic researchers to reside in state-of-the-art laboratory space that is in close proximity to industry researchers on each floor of the 100,000 sq ft building. It also houses our Helix 51 Incubator, Chicago's newest bioscience incubator for startups. To learn more, see https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/research/innovation-and-research-park/

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform some laboratory tasks, including collaborative C. elegans media preparation.
• Conduct supervised experiments, and analyze data
• Perform a variety of techniques, including genetics, molecular biology techniques (western blot, PCR, cloning, and CRISPR/Cas9), advanced microscopy, and bioinformatics (genome analysis and RNA-seq)
• C. elegans Behavior Analysis

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
• Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy

Required Education & Experience

• Completion of college-level biology classes

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic Microsoft skills
• Ability to lift 4 liter solution

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree
• Some experience in biology laboratory
• Prior experience with C. elegans is not required but preferred

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

EOE, Including Disability / Vets