Research Assistant- AZ- Physiology - Military Veterans

Summary

The Research Assistant will assist the faculty member with research activities related to the neural control of breathing. The Research Assistant will help in all aspects of conducting a research study including designing and conducting electrophysiology experiments, data analysis and interpretation, as well as manuscript preparation. This individual will regularly interact with other lab members including students and research staff. This position reports to a faculty member in the Physiology department. This individual will be working with rodents. The Research Assistant position is full time, grant funded position and continued employment is based on grant funding. The schedule may vary between 7:00AM-6:00PM Monday through Friday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work is performed under direct supervision by Principal Investigator or senior member of the lab.
• Performs a wide variety of standard research procedures with supervision and following established procedures and protocols.
• Track results, complies data using appropriate formats and graphs and analyzes data with training and supervision.
• Keeps an accurate lab notebook
• Adheres to laboratory safety procedures
• Involved in standard maintenance of the lab
• Obtain quotes and performs ordering and receiving duties for lab supplies
• Organizes and maintains supply and stocks adequately lab items
• Contributes to abstract submissions and poster preparation
• Mouse colony maintenance

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree with a background in physiology or related field is required. Must have 0-2 years of related research experience. Experience with electrophysiology experiments and whole cell electrophysiology experience is strongly desired. This individual must be able to work independently in a collaborative team environment.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required. Familiarity with GraphPad or other statistical software is desired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This individual will frequently sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. This individual will regularly be required to stand; walk; and push or pull equipment. This individual will occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. This individual will regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in both eyes, depth, color and close vision; hearing correctable to normal.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.