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Research Intern - Biologics Core, Full-time

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

Research Intern - Biologics Core, Full-time

Chicago, IL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    GENERAL SUMMARY

     

    The Research Intern - Biologics Core will assist with various activities to support one or more research projects.  Responsibilities may include bench work, performing data collection and data processing, administrative duties, and literature searches.

    The Research Intern - Biologics Core will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

    The Research Intern - Biologics Core will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

     

    PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    THE RESEARCH INTERN WILL SUPPORT RESEARCH PROJECTS BY ASSISTING WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:

    1. Learn and apply tools of molecular biology, cell biology, histology, genetics and druggability to identify mechanisms relating to muscle and/or nerve cell impairment in neurological conditions.
    2. Actively participate to weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and seminars.
    3. Build and maintain a well-organized and accountable journal of own laboratory protocols, experiments, results and analyses.
    4. Construct data tables, figures and preparation of materials for presentations.
    5. Conduct literature searches, copying and distributing articles as appropriate.
    6. Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

    REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

    1. Reports directly to the Research Scientist, Principal Investigator or Project Manager, but may be additionally mentored by a graduate student of post-doctoral fellow, depending on department structure.

     

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

    1. Communication and scientific skills normally acquired through college-level coursework.
    2. Interest and knowledge in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and/or biochemistry.
    3. Familiarity with medical terminology.
    4. Ability to accurately review and enter project data.
    5. Analytical ability required to prepare reports, maintains data inventory, and perform literature searches.
    6. Ability to strictly adhere to an approved written protocol.
    7. Interpersonal skills needed to interact effectively with patients, physicians and all Institute staff as well as to effectively work with supervisors from various research projects.

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    1. Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

     

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

     

    SRAlab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

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  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care