Research Technician
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 17, 2024
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to conduct and support others conducting research in the field of neuroscience. Our lab studies the neural circuitry of emotion and how it develops into adulthood. The position requires a great deal of organization, prior rodent handling experience, and tissue processing experience.
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 an 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 Are We
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
● 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
The primary purpose of this position is to conduct and support others conducting research in the field of neuroscience. Our lab studies the neural circuitry of emotion and how it develops into adulthood. The position requires a great deal of organization, prior rodent handling experience, and tissue processing experience.
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 an 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 Are We
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
- Technical support to laboratory members conducting studies
- Rodent handling and behavioral assays
- Rodent stereotaxic surgery
- Histological and immunofluorescence approaches
- Quantitative protein assays
- Preparation of lab reagents
- Basic lab management responsibilities
- Documentation of results in laboratory notebooks, excel sheets, and online databases is required each day an experiment is conducted
- Must achieve background check clearance.
- Compliance with the current COVID-19 vaccination policy.
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Must have prior rodent handling experience, and must be willing to work with rats
- Must have prior experience with histological and immunofluorescence approaches
- Must be able to prepare basic lab reagents from a designated lab protocol
- Highly motivated and organized individual
- Good communication and interpersonal skills that are aligned with team mentality
- Ability to learn new skills in a laboratory and administrative setting
- Flexibility and patience with staff, faculty, and students
- Basic computer skills with Microsoft suite, including excel and word
- Stereotaxic surgery experience is preferred.
- Experience with data acquisition and analysis software (e.g. SPSS, PRISM, AnyMaze)
● 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
