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.

This position would support both clinical and basic research lab efforts of the Fertility & Hormone Preservation & Restoration (FHPR) program. The FHPR program has a clinical lab within Lurie Children's that cryopreserves gonadal tissue for patients who have diseases or treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation, that would contribute to infertility. This technician would be trained in processing tissue for long-term storage and would support related clinical research efforts. This technician would also support the basic research lab on NIH-funded studies for developing methods that improve our understanding and development of fertility preservation and restoration technologies.

The Laronda Lab has established plans to enhance diverse perspectives through outreach programs, including one for Chicago Public School teachers. This position would include organizing and managing these outreach efforts. The hire would also follow lab compliance with all associated rules and regulations.

Additionally, the hire would:

• Following protocols, designs and sets-up and conducts basic experiments.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots protocols and data obtained from individual experiments and recommends alternatives and suggestions to improve processes, validity and accuracy.
• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data. Manipulates, interprets and/or presents results.
• Prepares charts and graphs for presentations and publications.
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
• Completes portions of grant applications, manuscripts and publications.
• Tracks and summarizes lab supply expenses. Verifies accuracy of invoices
• Orders and maintains inventory of reagent, mice and/or lab supplies.
• Other job functions as assigned.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Bachelor's Degree required.
2. One to two years laboratory experience required. Specific experience with bovine or human ovary processing and culture preferred.
3. The candidate will be skilled in designing and executing experiments and will be a good lab steward.
4. The candidate will be diligent with documentation, detail oriented and well organized.
5. The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively, works independently and under supervision, and function as a research team member.

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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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