Research Scientist - Orthopedic Lab & Data Analysis

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a research scientist to design, initiate, and perform complex experiments in the Orthopedic Surgery-Res Adm department. The role includes planning studies, data collection, and preparing manuscripts or grant proposals, aligning with Rush policies and procedures.

The candidate will lead laboratory activities, collaborate with statisticians and staff across departments, and may handle animal tissues.

Formación

• Master’s degree in basic sciences or relevant field.
• 3 years of research experience.
• Strong software skills and experience with word processing, spread sheets and data base management.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage own work.
• Clear interest in collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Highly-motivated, enthusiastic and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for the methods, management and organization of laboratory. Plans, directs and conducts research experiments and activities.
• Identifies research projects, experiments and potential research directions related to research activities; collects, evaluates, interprets and provides documentation of research data to accomplish research objectives. Maintains careful records of all work performed.
• Provides direction and training to other laboratory personnel, residents and students.
• Provides assistance with data collection and preparation of manuscripts, research papers, and/or grant proposals for presentation and/or publication.
• Maintains a safe laboratory environment and ensures compliance with governmental and University policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Operates and maintains laboratory and specialized scientific equipment in the lab space. Ensures that laboratory supplies are maintained on a consistent basis.
• Collaborates with statistician, research coordinators and staff from other departments.
• May be responsible for animal handling and for working with animal tissues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Educación

Master’s Degree in basic sciences

Doctoral Degree

Herramientas

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database management

Descripción del empleo

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a research scientist to design, initiate, and perform complex experiments in the Orthopedic Surgery-Res Adm department. The role includes planning studies, data collection, and preparing manuscripts or grant proposals, aligning with Rush policies and procedures.

The candidate will lead laboratory activities, collaborate with statisticians and staff across departments, and may handle animal tissues.