Medical Organization for Latino Advancement · 10 hours ago
Research Associate
North Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yrThe Medical Organization for Latino Advancement is seeking a full-time Research Associate to conduct wet-lab scientific research in the Center for Genetic Diseases at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. The role involves original research on genome instability and therapeutic resistance in cancer cells, as well as developing research projects and ensuring compliance with regulatory protocols.
EducationNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Conduct original research to understand the molecular mechanism for maintaining genome stability in cells and the role of replication stress in carcinogenesis
Participate in the development and design of research projects, protocols and experiments
Design, coordinate and conduct experimental procedures in the study of protein-protein interaction, protein-DNA interaction, protein modification, genome stability analysis in cancer cells
Work with the Principal Investigator and other senior researchers in the lab to prepare research results and written summaries of results in manuscript form for publications and in graphics form for presentation at research meetings and for grant proposals
Maintain and ensure compliance with regulatory protocols and records
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell or molecular biology, or other discipline related to the molecular biosciences
Demonstrated expertise in molecular and cell biology
A publication record consistent with background
Strong communication skills, both orally and written
Strong work ethic
Demonstrated professionalism
Molecular and Cell Biology Techniques: Cell culture, Western blotting, immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, co-immunoprecipitation, transfection, Nucleic Acid isolation, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, molecular cloning, restriction digestion, working with retrovirus and lentivirus, PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, Protein analysis, etc
Statistical analysis, ability to use GraphPad Prism, EndNote, BioRender, Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Blast analysis, Primer design, etc
Preferred
Prior research experience in the area of genome stability
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid parental leave
Short term and long-term disability plans
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
403(b)-retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service
3 weeks of vacation/ personal leave
15 sick days
9 paid holidays
Paid winter break
Two floating holidays
Company
Medical Organization for Latino Advancement
Medical Organization for Latino Advancement provides wellness, public health, education, and research programs.
Founded in 2016
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2024-12-04
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