Shirley Ryan AbilityLab · 2 months ago
Research Laboratory Technician - Biologics Core
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17/hr - $29.59/hrShirley Ryan AbilityLab is dedicated to advancing human ability through innovative biomedical research. The Research Laboratory Technician will support the day-to-day operations of the Translational Cell Therapy Lab, focusing on neuromuscular regeneration and aging, while collaborating with a diverse team of scientists and researchers.
Health CareHospitalNon ProfitRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day activities of a team of biomedical researchers tasked with investigating the mechanisms of aging and neuromuscular regeneration through transplantation of adult stem cells and/or their secreted factors into murine models
Work with scientists, therapists, and physicians to perform and document translational and basic science studies
Keep inventory of supplies and placing orders
Provide support for mouse colony maintenance and modification; including genotyping and phenotype characterization
Contribute to new project plan development and experimental execution, builds and maintains laboratory protocols, and perform accurate result analysis
Occasionally support administrative protocol creation/modification as needed with institutional review board (IRB), institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC), institutional biosafety committee (IBC), and research safety designates. Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and laboratory manager in supporting organization, budget planning, and meeting project milestones
Interface with a diverse group, including the core research team, academic collaborators within and outside the Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, industrial partners, research administration, and federal funding agencies
Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Translational Cell Therapy Lab and Shirley Ryan Abilitylab
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a biology related field; Additional neuromuscular, bioengineering, or physiology background is a plus
Experience in a related research field
Ability to think intuitively and operate independently to maintain productivity and efficiency
Experience with scientific writing and presentations
Analytical abilities necessary to understand complex problems and resolve these problems through the application of appropriate technologies, the ability to structure time to meet deadlines, and the ability to be flexible to changing design requirements and deliverable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with cryosectioning and cell culture
Experience with mouse colony maintenance
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations
Company
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab provides physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children.
Founded in 1954
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.7MKey Investors
Parkinson's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-07-25Grant
2023-06-07Grant· $8.7M
Leadership Team
Pablo Celnik
Chief Executive Officer
Laura L. Ferrio
Sr. Vice President, Chief Operating Officer | President, Keystone Board
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