Lab Research Associate in Orthopedic Studies

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center seeks a Lab Research Assistant 2 to perform complex laboratory procedures with limited supervision and support high-quality research outputs. The role includes specimen processing, data documentation, and protocol refinement within the Orthopedic Surgery research unit.

The position emphasizes rigorous laboratory practices, training junior staff, and effective communication to support investigators and study timelines in a healthcare research setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2 years laboratory experience.
• Experience: 3 years laboratory experience, with at least 1 year in active research (in lieu of a degree).

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory procedures with limited supervision and follow study protocols.
• Process biological specimens using manual and automated techniques as required.
• Analyze test results and summarize findings for investigators.
• Operate and troubleshoot lab instruments; document performance and issues.
• Train junior staff in lab techniques and safety practices.
• Create data visualizations and figures for reports and manuscripts.
• Conduct literature reviews to inform experimental design.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytic skills

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

REDCap

Excel

GraphPad Prism

LIMS

Job description

Rush University Medical Center seeks a Lab Research Assistant 2 to perform complex laboratory procedures with limited supervision and support high-quality research outputs. The role includes specimen processing, data documentation, and protocol refinement within the Orthopedic Surgery research unit.

The position emphasizes rigorous laboratory practices, training junior staff, and effective communication to support investigators and study timelines in a healthcare research setting.