Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

The primary focus of the lab is kidney development employing a wide variety of experimental techniques including transgenic mouse models, dissections, histology, staining and imaging techniques, cell culture, downstream applications including: western blot, IP, qPCR, transfections, data analysis, work in PowerPoint, Excel, Prism, basic statistical analysis.

Participates in design & execution of research lab projects. Conducts experimental tests & procedures & processes & analyzes data. Reviews & revises existing research methodologies & may develop new methodologies, mathematical &/or computer models for predicting data. Ensures overall lab compliance with all associated rules & regulation.

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Essential Job Functions:

1. Following overall research objectives, independently designs, plans, conducts & troubleshoots experiments.

2. Evaluates protocols & data obtained from groups of experiments & recommends changes to processes, procedures & techniques to improve quality & validity of results based upon overall project objectives.

3. Observes experiments, collects, records, summarizes, analyzes & interprets research data. Collates relevant mathematical results.

4. Prepares complex tables reflecting relationships of multiple tests.

5. Draws scientific conclusions.

6. Writes portions of grant applications.

7. Co-authors scientific papers.

8. Negotiates purchases with vendors. Maintains & updates portions of grant budgets. Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses. Verifies accuracy of invoices.

9. Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies.

10. Trains & directs other lab EEs &/or students in research techniques & procedures

11. Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and years' lab/bench or other relevant experience required; OR Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year lab/bench or other relevant experience.

2. Working knowledge of computers, ability to troubleshoot, work independently, and function as a team member is essential. Therefore, experience in regular interaction with outside groups is highly desirable.

3. Excellent command of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively.

4. Strong organizational skills including the ability to establish priorities, react promptly to a large variety of requests, and the ability to keep the workplace clean and organized.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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