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Lab Research Assistant 2 - Alzheimer's Disease Center - Full time

Employer
Rush University Medical Center
Location
Chicago, IL
Closing date
Jul 8, 2022

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Sector
Science, Pharmaceutical, Laboratory
Organization Type
Corporate
Job Title: Lab Research Assistant 2 - Alzheimer's Disease Center - Full time
Department: Alzheimer Disease Center
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Research
Job Number: 2022-0759
Date Posted: 03/18/2022
Position Type: Research

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Lab Research Assistant II

The Rush University Alzheimer's Disease Center (RADC) is a leading experimental and epidemiological center for the study of Alzheimer's disease. Over the past decade, the RADC has carried out numerous community-based cohort studies and generated multi-omics data from human specimens (https://www.radc.rush.edu/). An ongoing effort is to expand our Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) platform to discover molecular biomarkers and genetic drivers for early diagnosis and therapeutic interventions of Alzheimer's disease.
As part of this major expansion, we are seeking a highly motivated Lab Research Assistant II in NGS and Molecular Genomics to join our innovative Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center!

General Summary:
The Lab Research Assistant 2 under minimal supervision of basic science (biological) / clinical scientists or laboratory supervisor, processes samples and conducts both specialized and complex laboratory tests, procedures, and experiments in accordance with study protocols. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Position Responsibilities:
Under direction of Principal Investigator (PI) and/or scientist conducts both specialized and complex research procedures and experiments.
Processes specimens and performs detailed manual test. The range of test types and specialization will vary based on the size and type of laboratory.
Analyze and interpret results for research samples such as cell lines, body fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples, and records findings.
Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment. Use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing several tests at the same time.
Follow good laboratory safety practices and comply with safety protocols. Demonstrates and trains other lab staff in proper use and operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
Log data and experiment results in laboratory notebooks and discuss with researcher and team.
Recommend protocol and experiment modifications. May assist in protocol development.
Uses independent judgement in applying or adapting scientific techniques. Documents results recommend procedure/protocol revisions to address.
May prioritize lab assignments, delegate procedures, and train less experienced staff.
Develop data exhibits for publication or manuscripts including creation of graphics and other research related diagrams.
May conduct literature review and prepare summary for investigators as requested.

Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of laboratory experience required; Master's degree with three years' experience preferred.
Knowledge of both basic and specialized laboratory instruments and software programs. Advanced knowledge of standard experimental design.
Proficient knowledge of best practice laboratory practice and principles including their application.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong oral and written communication.
Company Highlights:
Rush was recently ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Rush was recently ranked first for Quality and Accountability among 102 leading academic medical centers in the US in a study conducted by the health care services company Vizient.
Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.
As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than 1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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