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**Job Description** Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Ctr. for IM and CR - Res **Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) **Shift:** Shift 1 **Work Schedule:** 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( **Pay Range:** $17.63 - $24.91 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. **Summary:** The Research Assistant will have primary responsibility for assisting the project directors in managing day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including basic benchwork, assist with project reports and correspondence, and assist project team staff with execution of grant activities. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. **Other information:** **Required Job Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree with 1 years of experience. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent computer skills. - Effective interpersonal and organizational skills. - Proficient with computer applications; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint preferred; excellent organizational skills. - Must be able to work efficiently, follow-through with assignments independently, with excellent attention to detail as well as strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and analytic skills. - Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with teams of collaborators. **Preferred Job Qualifications:** - Experience in programming and analysis within the "R" programming environment. - Experience with microbiome research and data analysis - Experience with nucleic-acid-based workflows, including DNA extraction and PCR. **Disclaimer:** The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. **Responsibilities:** 1. Assists in data collection. 2. Assists in tracking financial payments to the facility. 3. Maintains records and grant proposal documentation. 4. Maintains and orders supplies when needed. 5. Maintains forms and electronic data collection devices. 6. Performs data analysis as delegated by PI or core director 7. Writes reports and manuscript texts as delegated by PI or core director 8. Performs wet-lab work as delegated by PI or core director 9. Collects data using appropriate collection devices. 10. Attends staff meetings. 11. Maintains confidentiality and privacy of research data. 12. Completes other activities as delegated by the PI, core director, and project manager. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. **Position** Lab Research Assistant 1 - Ctr. for IM and CR - Full-time **Location** US:IL:Chicago **Req ID** 22988

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