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Summary The Research Assistant assists Principal Investigators in both the Master of Public (M.P.H) Program and Pharmacology Department with their research and experiments. Work is performed under direct supervision of the PI or senior member of the lab. The position takes direction from both the M.P.H. Program Director and the Chair of Pharmacology Department. This individual will report to the Chair of Pharmacology.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Enters data and reviews for accuracy Maintains an accurate laboratory notebook Adheres to laboratory safety procedures Assists in standard maintenance of the laboratory Obtains quotes and performs ordering and receiving duties for lab supplies Prepares and executes experiments including but not limited to molecular experiments (e.g., PCR), dissections, cell culture and microbial DNA extraction and sequencing Assists with breeding and dissection of mice; handles and potentially injects mice. Uses basic...

The Department of Pharmacology at Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.  Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in pharmacology or a closely related field, at least two years of post-doctoral experience, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research.  The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the delivery of team-taught pharmacology courses that meet the needs of several health care graduate programs, including osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, biomedical sciences, physician assistant studies, and veterinary medicine.  Applicants are expected to participate in course administration as well as service activities within the university and the general scientific community. Applicants are expected to establish an independent research program capable of attracting extramural/NIH funding.  Field of research is...

The Research Assistant provides essential research support to Department of Pharmacology faculty.  The successful candidate will contribute to the design and execution of research experiments, data collection and analysis, and the preparation of figures, presentations, and manuscripts based on the research findings. This position reports directly to the Pharmacology faculty and will work under their supervision. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Proficiency in standard research procedures in biochemical analysis (e.g. Western blotting, qRT-PCR, Immunohistochemistry) Proficiency in propagation of mammalian primary cells and cell lines using sterile/aseptic technique Proficiency in the handling of rodent models (mice and rats) and performing drug administration and tissue dissection and harvesting Provides supervision and guidance to students conducting research in the lab Assists faculty with troubleshooting and problem-solving solutions to technical problems...