Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Anatomy & Cell Biology-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 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range:  $61,008 - $74,088 Based on NIH scale

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

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.

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.

Required Job Qualifications:

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

Education:

PhD or MD, or equivalent experience

· 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

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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.

About Rush University Medical Center

Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2021-2022. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the 3,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized nine Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. T...hese accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, are a reflection of the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. For the second consecutive year, all three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.

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