Research Associate/Staff Scientist

3 days ago

Maywood, United States Loyola University Chicago Full time

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Supports research projects focused on stem cell, regenerative, and lung biology in mice and human.

2. Planning, implementation and analysis of research projects, as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI). Common procedures include mouse colony management (breeding & genotyping), tissue culture, tissue dissection and dissociation, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.

3. Assists PI, research staff, and students with various experimental protocols, lab procedures and projects.

4. Maintains overall lab organization including ordering supplies, preparing reagents, monitoring equipment and compliance with safety regulations.

5. Maintains all study records in secure files.

6. Trouble shoots problems with methodology.

7. Attends weekly journal clubs, department seminars and lab meetings. 


Qualifications:

- Strong interest in science with self-motivation.

- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.

- Ability to multitask and be flexible in planning, coordinating and developing multiple potential projects or research hypotheses as needed.

- Ability to follow existing protocols and establish new procedures following publicly available methods.

- Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks accurately and consistently.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

- Ability to use Microsoft Office, Prism, and other routine computer software for data analysis.

- An effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.


Minimum Education:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences.

Preferred: Master’s Degree or higher in related fields.

Notes: Candidates with Doctoral Degree are strongly encouraged as well (titles are adjustable to match previous experiences and technical expertise).  

Biology, Molecular biology, Regenerative Medicine, Immunology, Biology of Aging, or other biomedical sciences.

Minimum Experience:

Lab experience: 1-2 years of post-graduation job experience.

Lab experience related to tissue cell culture techniques, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, mouse breeding & genotyping, mouse handling and tissue dissections are strongly preferred. Ability to use Adobe Illustrator, Image J and Flowjo are strongly recommended.

 

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