Lab Research Assistant I - Entry-Level Lab Support

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Lab Research Assistant 1. You will perform laboratory support tasks and entry-level scientific procedures under direct supervision, preparing materials, processing samples, recording basic data, and keeping the workspace organized.

This role helps develop foundational lab skills while supporting the research team, with emphasis on safety, compliance with Rush policies, and collaboration with supervisors and lab staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 1 year of laboratory experience
• 2 years of laboratory experience in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Perform basic laboratory techniques under supervision
• Clean and restock workstations and lab supplies
• Operate standard lab equipment after training and document usage
• Observe and practice laboratory safety protocols, including proper PPE use
• Label, store, and log biological specimens according to assigned protocols
• Assist in receiving shipments, unpacking supplies, and updating inventory logs
• Accurately record preparation steps, procedural notes, or results in laboratory notebooks or data systems

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Analytical skills

Laboratory techniques

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Lab Research Assistant 1. You will perform laboratory support tasks and entry-level scientific procedures under direct supervision, preparing materials, processing samples, recording basic data, and keeping the workspace organized.

This role helps develop foundational lab skills while supporting the research team, with emphasis on safety, compliance with Rush policies, and collaboration with supervisors and lab staff.