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Job Description
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Dr. DePlaens lab is looking to hire an individual who can commit to working one to three 12hour night shifts per week typically starting on Tuesday night once or twice a month to support her current research project. In this role the individual will perform experiments to study the pathogenesis of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) a disease affecting premature infants using a neonatal mouse (and rat) NEC model established in the laboratory. Animal experiment (Animal handling (newborn mice) feeding pups via an orogastric tube observation of the pups Collection of intestinal tissue).
*Must have experience with mice/pups*
Essential Job Functions:
Follows predefined protocols policies procedure regulations Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices and conducts standard and repetitive experiments and completes basic troubleshooting techniques.
Setsup operates and maintains standard lab equipment.
Using an entry level of skill completes the following activities: Molecular Biology Cellular Biology Immunology and/or Animal activities. Examples of assays include ELISA Western blot viral plaque assay flow cytometry and PCR.
Acts as liaison between collaborative groups.
Records test results and may maintain databases. Develops performs and assists investigators in their experiments.
Maintains records of facility use assists in scheduling purchasing and other administrative activities (i.e. data entry data presentation data analysis word processing etc). Maintains inventory of reagents mice and supplies and performs routine cleaning and maintenance of instrumentation.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients families coworkers and others.
Other job functions as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with diverse groups of people.
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.
Excellent command of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively.
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
High School Diploma/GED (Required)Pay Range
$19.00$28.50 HourlyAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
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 Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens 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 Childrens 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
