Research Specialist

Posted: 13-Jan-24

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research – Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR24992

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.

• Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

• Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.

• May assist recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Is developing skills in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Biological Sciences or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrates technical excellence in cell culture.

• Experience with molecular biology techniques.

• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.

• Knowledge and comfort working with Microsoft Office.

â‹Preferred Competencies

• Quick learner with exceptional responsibility and organizational skills.

• Ability to train others.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Lab Environment.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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