Midwestern University Looking for Research Assistant – IL-Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Full Time

DESCRIPTION

Summary:

The Research Assistant provides research support to the research
endeavors of the faculty of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. The Research Assistant is expected to assist in the
training of students, design and execution of research experiments, collection and analysis of data, generation of figures and presentations
for the collected data, and revising manuscripts that involves these data. This position reports to the Chair of the Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs standard research procedures in cell and molecular biology (western
  blot, RT-PCR, qPCR, chromatin immunoprecipitations, cell culture, RNA & DNA purification, molecular cloning, etc.) under supervision of
  senior members
• Performs other duties that may include working with laboratory mice.
• Assists in the development of new
  protocols
• Graphs and analyzes data
• Performs literature searches for protocols and approaches
• Keeps an accurate
  lab notebook
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness, repair, and organization of lab
• Responsible for recordkeeping,
  maintenance and disposal associated with lab equipment and chemicals
• Adheres to laboratory safety procedures
• Obtains
  quotes and performs ordering and receiving duties for lab supplies
• Contributes to abstract submissions and poster preparation

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This individual has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work in a
constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s
degree in biological sciences related field with some relevant laboratory experience (0 – 2 years). Previous laboratory experience in
molecular biology techniques including western blot, PCR, and cell culture is desirable.

Computer Skills:

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Experience with Statistics, Graphing and Imaging software is
desirable.

Language Skills:

Intermediate Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety
rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal
communications with faculty, staff, students, and outside vendors and collaborators.

Reasoning Ability:

High
Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. 

Mathematical
Skills:

Intermediate Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as dilutions, molarity, discounts, proportions,
percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical
Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. 

This individual is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel,
reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. This individual is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel crouch or crawl, taste
or smell. This individual is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Close and distance vision
correctable to 20/20 in both eyes, ability to distinguish depth and shades of grey scale.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk
of electric shock, radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Midwestern
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race;
color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender
identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed
services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41
C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the
Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay
Acts.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not
discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed
their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other
employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b)
in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent
with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)