Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.Day (United States of America)Location Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research CenterJob DescriptionSupport Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute researchers by overseeing equipment usage and upkeep along with assisting researchers as needed by provides training, support, and training. Maintain Facilities Shared equipment, such as all cold storage, autoclaves, dishwashers, common scientific equipment. Ensures overall lab compliance with all associated rules & regulations such as IACUC and Research Safety. Utilize lab research experience to support laboratories at Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute.Job Duties:
Maintain Facilities Shared equipment, such as all cold storage, autoclaves, dishwashers, common scientific equipment.
Ensures overall lab compliance with all associated rules & regulations such as IACUC and Research Safety to ensure compliance with all safety and animal usage requirements.
Work with NW research safety and CCM/IACUC teams to better serve our research community.
Work with Biorepository, Translational lab and Histology Microscopy.
Participate in in equipment evaluation, purchase, support, and maintenance of service contracts.
Negotiate purchases with vendors. Maintains & updates portions of budgets.
Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses. Verifies accuracy of invoices.
Work with labs and engineers to coordinate equipment required certifications, coordinating PMs, and calibrations of devices along with training researchers how to properly use and calibrate devices.
Monitor and set up lab alert monitoring system, overseeing C02 incubator use and working with researchers and engineers to ensure required replacement parts were installed due to component failures.
Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagents and supplies.
When required trains & direct institutes lab EEs &/or students on proper equipment usage.
Other job functions as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience required; OR Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year lab/bench or other relevant experience.
Working knowledge of computers, ability to troubleshoot, work independently, and function as a team member is essential. Therefore, experience in regular interaction with outside groups is highly desirable.
Excellent command of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to establish priorities, react promptly to a large variety of requests, and the ability to keep the workplace clean and organized.
Education Bachelor's Degree (Required)Pay Range $43,680.00-$67,704.00 SalaryAt Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following to learn more about our benefits.Benefit StatementFor full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits:Supplemental Life, AD&D and DisabilityCritical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverageTuition assistanceStudent loan servicing and supportAdoption benefitsBackup Childcare and EldercareEmployee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family membersDiscount on services at Lurie Children’s facilitiesDiscount purchasing programThere’s a Place for You with UsAt Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Support email:
