Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science · 23 hours ago
Research Associate
North Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yrRosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through education and research. They are seeking a highly motivated researcher to conduct original research on the molecular mechanisms of genome instability and therapeutic resistance in cancer cells.
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Responsibilities
Conduct original research to understand the molecular mechanism for maintaining genome stability in cells and the role of replication stress in carcinogenesis
Participate in the development and design of research projects, protocols and experiments
Design, coordinate and conduct experimental procedures in the study of protein-protein interaction, protein-DNA interaction, protein modification, genome stability analysis in cancer cells
Work with the Principal Investigator and other senior researchers in the lab to prepare research results and written summaries of results in manuscript form for publications and in graphics form for presentation at research meetings and for grant proposals
Maintain and ensure compliance with regulatory protocols and records
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell or molecular biology, or other discipline related to the molecular biosciences
Demonstrated expertise in molecular and cell biology
A publication record consistent with background
Strong communication skills, both orally and written
Strong work ethic
Demonstrated professionalism
Molecular and Cell Biology Techniques: Cell culture, Western blotting, immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, co-immunoprecipitation, transfection, Nucleic Acid isolation, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, molecular cloning, restriction digestion, working with retrovirus and lentivirus, PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, Protein analysis, etc
Statistical analysis, ability to use GraphPad Prism, EndNote, BioRender, Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Blast analysis, Primer design, etc
Preferred
Prior research experience in the area of genome stability
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid parental leave
Short term and long-term disability plans
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
403(b)-retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service
3 weeks of vacation/ personal leave
15 sick days
9 paid holidays
Paid winter break
Two floating holidays
Company
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is a school in North Chicago.
Founded in 1912
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14.96MKey Investors
National Institute of Mental HealthEndeavor HealthNorthShore University HealthSystem
2025-12-18Grant· $1.73M
2024-09-26Grant· $9.8M
2024-01-30Grant· $1.75M
Leadership Team
Aron Sousa
President of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
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