Biochem & Molecular Genetics Research Lab Assistant

Midwestern University; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness facility

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Time off package

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Research Assistant to support faculty in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. You will assist in training students, design and execution of experiments, data collection and analysis, and presenting results.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences with 0–2 years of lab experience; proficiency with MS Office is expected and basic statistics/graphing skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences with lab experience.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency required.
• Experience with basic statistics and imaging/graphing tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard research procedures in cell and molecular biology under supervision.
• Assists in training students and guiding experiments.
• Graphs and analyzes data and assists with manuscript preparation.
• Keeps accurate lab notebooks and maintains lab safety and cleanliness.
• Obtains quotes and orders lab supplies as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Statistics

Imaging software

Graphing software

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Job description

Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Research Assistant to support faculty in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. You will assist in training students, design and execution of experiments, data collection and analysis, and presenting results.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences with 0–2 years of lab experience; proficiency with MS Office is expected and basic statistics/graphing skills are desirable.