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Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Rush Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac

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 PM)

Summary:

The Laboratory Research Technician 3 perform basic science and/or clinical (biological) scientists to conduct laboratory tests and experiments of a routine but complex nature. Performs scientific tests, experiments, and analyses while working under direction of a Principal Investigator (PI) and more senior lab staff. May lead for other less experienced technicians or students. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Gather and prepare biological samples, such as blood, food, and bacteria cultures, for laboratory analysis.

• Set up, maintain, and clean laboratory instruments and equipment, such as microscopes, scales, and test tubes.

• Conduct moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures for assigned new and ongoing research studies and may assist in conducting more complex experiments/ procedures.

• Operate laboratory instruments, advanced robotics and automated equipment to conduct experiments.

• Use specialized computer software to collect analyze and model experimental data.

• Follow good laboratory safety practices and comply with safety protocols. Trains less experienced staff on safe practices and lab protocols.

• Document work including equipment settings, procedures, and results according to lab protocols. Share observations and make recommendations for protocol or experimental design.

• Complete analysis of experimental data and interpret results.

• Oversee work and give direction and training to assigned, less experienced technicians and/or students.

• Performs day-to-day activities related to complex molecular laboratory procedures.

• Procedures include tissue biopsy, stem cell culture, and neural differentiation.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in cell/molecular biology or related field.

• 2 years of laboratory experience.

• Experience with sterile tissue culture technique.

• Knowledge of traditional and specialized laboratory equipment including specialized computer programs/software.

• Knowledge of good laboratory practice, lab health and safety principles.

• Ability to demonstrate protocols and train less experienced staff.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong oral and written communication.

• Ability to understand and interpret results and apply results to expected outcomes.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.

Company Highlights:

• Rush was recently ranked first for Quality and Accountability among US academic medical centers in a study conducted by the health care performance improvement company Vizient.

• 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 was recently ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

• Eleven Rush programs were recently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report.

• Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research.

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.

Position Lab Research Tech 3 - Alzheimer Center - Full-time

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 10300