Research Assistant- AZ- Pharmacology

Summary

The Research Assistant assists Principal Investigators in both the Master of Public (M.P.H) Program and Pharmacology Department with their research and experiments. Work is performed under direct supervision of the PI or senior member of the lab. The position takes direction from both the M.P.H. Program Director and the Chair of Pharmacology Department. This individual will report to the Chair of Pharmacology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enters data and reviews for accuracy
• Maintains an accurate laboratory notebook
• Adheres to laboratory safety procedures
• Assists in standard maintenance of the laboratory
• Obtains quotes and performs ordering and receiving duties for lab supplies
• Prepares and executes experiments including but not limited to molecular experiments (e.g. PCR) dissections cell culture and microbial DNA extraction and sequencing
• Assists with breeding and dissection of mice; handles and potentially injects mice.
• Uses basic microbiology and laboratory techniques
• Performs data collection and entry
• Graphs and analyzes data with supervision
• Interacts with Institutional Review Boards and human subjects
• Trains students
• Contributes to abstract submissions poster preparation and/or manuscript publications
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position will also work collaboratively with other members of the research team and project partners to address existing project requirements including participating in staff meetings team trainings and other duties related to general conduct of the study.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or ability required. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular predictable in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree from four-year College or university in a biological or other related science. 0-2 years of research experience required. Must be willing to work with animals.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook). Ability to learn data management systems (REDCap) statistical software packages (SPSS SAS etc.) graphical and statistical programs (GraphPAD PRISM) and operate laboratory instruments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee is regularly required to walk climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand use hands to handle or feel reach with hands and arms talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision correctable to 20/40 in one eye.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech language pathology biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the health care team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holidays sick/flex days personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement child care subsidy reimbursement program identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past current or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class in accord with all federal state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

Required Experience:

Junior IC