Laboratory Assistant - Temporary

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a temporary Laboratory Assistant to support lab inventory management. Responsibilities include assisting with chemical and reagent inventory, requiring attention to detail and proficiency in Excel. This role is ideal for candidates with a high school diploma or undergrad, with some wet lab experience preferred.

Benefits

Accrued personal leave

Voluntary retirement plan contributions

Qualifications

• Wet lab experience needed.
• Some Biology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab inventory of chemicals, research reagents, and lab supplies.
• Create Excel spreadsheets for inventory management.

Skills

Attention to details

Ability to read handwriting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree

Job description

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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