Research Associate Jobs in Northbrook, IL (NOW HIRING)

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Position Highlights:

• Position: Research Associate-Cancer Biology
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

A Brief Overview:
The Research Associate will support ongoing urology research in the Department of Cancer Biology. The ideal candidate will be proactive, proficient in written and verbal English, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel processing, and capable of independently completing tasks. This position requires dedication and organization. Under general direction, employee will perform a variety of basic research duties, adapting procedures as required. He/she would be responsible for performing laboratory maintenance, organizing and performing experiments, analyzing and documenting resulting data, and communicating results. The associate must be willing to learn new techniques and perform other duties as assigned.
What you will do:

• Demonstrates ability to correctly describe designated research protocols.
• Ensures adherence to good research practices and Endeavor Health institutional guidelines.
• Completes all institutionally required training and education.
• Creates Excel/Prism databases to store data.
• Documents procedures and data in a laboratory notebook.
• Designs and performs research studies using quantitative and qualitative assays.
• Analyzes and visualizes experimental data that is of presentation quality.
• Communicates experimental strategies and resulting data both verbally and through writing.
• Capable of troubleshooting/altering experimental strategies as needed
• Works in collaboration with lab-mates to complete large experiments as needed.
• Performs literature review regularly.
• Demonstrates ability to correctly describe designated research protocols.
• Ensures adherence to good research practices and Endeavor Health institutional guidelines.
• Completes all institutionally required training and education.
• Creates Excel/Prism databases to store data.

What you will need:

• Education: Masters Degree Required
• Experience: 3 Years of experience in a professional research laboratory in biology or related field.
• Skills: Excellent computer skills, knowledge of data collection strategies, excellent writing skills

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

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