Laboratory Assistant - Temporary

MedStar Health; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health sciences university is seeking a temporary lab assistant to manage lab inventory, including chemicals and research reagents. This role offers flexibility in work hours and requires a high school diploma as well as wet lab experience. The successful candidate will utilize Microsoft Office skills to maintain accurate records.

Benefits

Accrual of personal leave

Supplemental retirement plan contributions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or undergraduate degree.
• Wet lab experience essential.
• Detail-oriented with accurate record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and create spreadsheets for lab chemicals and supplies.
• Management of refrigerators and freezers for research reagents.

Skills

Attention to details

Ability to read handwriting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Pay Rate: $21.00 - $25.00, depending on experience and qualifications

Position Summary

This temporary position will assist with lab inventory of chemicals, research reagents, and lab supplies. The work hours are flexible, and could be part-time or full-time.

While this position is not eligible for our regular employee benefits, all RFU employees are eligible to accrue personal leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked per year. All RFU employees are also eligible to make unmatched contributions to voluntary supplemental pre-tax and post-tax retirement plans.

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. RFU is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Inventory and create Excel spreadsheet of all chemicals in the lab, inventory and create Excel spreadsheet of all research reagents in the lab (refrigerators and freezers), inventory and create Excel spreadsheet of all supplies in the lab

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; or undergraduate degree
• Wet lab experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to read handwriting
• Attention to details
• Accurate and precise
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Some Biology knowledge and wet lab experience

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets