Research Assistant

Research Assistant - (87571)

Position Highlights:

Position: Research Assistant
Location: Evanston, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Required Travel: N/A

What you will need:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent math and science skills
Certification: N/A
Experience: Experience with molecular biology techniques and use of mouse models and some histology desirable. Willingness to learn new techniques.
Skills: Library research skills, able to trouble shoot simple technical problems related to research. Must be prepared to work with rodents. Experience with animal dissections and surgery. General molecular and biochemical techniques (PCR, western blotting, etc.). Cell culture. Viral transduction is desirable.

What you will do:

Study biologic mechanisms underlying prostate diseases, specifically prostate cancer and benign hyperplasia
Be involved in both in vitro and in vivo models and be responsible for handling and processing of human clinical samples
Under moderate supervision, setting up and conducting experiments, troubleshooting techniques and developing and applying protocols
Record and analyze data
Perform and assist in general laboratory and research functions including ordering and storage of reagents and preparation of equipment

NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked a Top 15 Major Teaching Hospital in the U.S. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore comprises five hospitals (Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Skokie and Swedish), 140 Medical Group and Specialty Care offices, and more than 3,000 physicians, serving over 635,000 patients. The organization supports academics and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Recognized for nursing excellence, NorthShore is a Magnet designated organization-the first system in Illinois to receive this prestigious honor. NorthShore has an established reputation and employs over 12,500 people.

When you work for NorthShore, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.northshore.org) to better understand how NorthShore delivers on its mission "to preserve and improve human life" through superior clinical care, academic excellence and innovative research.

NorthShore is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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Job Posting: Jul 11, 2023, 9:54:20 AM

By NorthShore University HealthSystem

Who We Are: NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked as a Top 15 Teaching Hospital in the U.S. The NorthShore system, headquartered in Evanston, Ill., includes six hospitals –...

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INDUSTRY

Health Care Services & Hospitals

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Evanston, IL

DATE POSTED

July 21, 2023