Career Development

One Health Laboratories

Apply Start Date: 2021 Jun 4th 11:45 am
Expiration Date: 2021 Jul 30th 11:55 pm Job Roles

Job Roles

• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
• New Orleans, Louisiana, United States + 5 more
• 50 - 100 employees
• Biotech & Life Sciences industry
• Private company
• Not Specified
• Paid

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Adhere to safety guidelines, including the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications; and perform high complexity testing only under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor qualified under Sec. 493.1461.
• Train New Technicians, as assigned.

Job Qualifications: Meets education and experience equivalent to guidelines mandated by Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and with the Pennsylvania State Department of Health (PA DOH) requirements for Technical Personnel.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological science including lab courses involving work with nucleic acid technology.
• 2 years or more of relevant experience with molecular biology skills, including qPCR and DNA/RNA Extraction preferred.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Based on work assignment, may be recommended to have medical testing in accordance with the company's Occupational Health Program.

Duration: Permanent

Qualifications: Senior, Graduating before December 2021

Lab technician in Dr. Matthew Hudson's Lab
Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

We currently are looking for an undergraduate from MCB who is interested in plant molecular biology. The jpay rate is $12/hour. The responsibilities are as follows:

1. Clean the glassware and the bench surface, and autoclave the waste  
2. Make different types of media and chemical solutions 
3. Grow and water the plants in the greenhouse and growth chamber 
4. Involve in research project such as gene cloning, PCR and genome editing 

The requirements are as follows:

1. Interested in plant molecular research 
2. Knows how to make media and solutions 
3. Have experience in gene cloning, PCR and culturing the microbes 
4. Can commit to work in the lab at least one year 
5. Can work at this summer and next semester

Visiting Assistant Director, Microbial Systems Initiative
Department of Microbiology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Microbiology seeks a Visiting Assistant Director to implement the educational mission and annual work plan of the Illinois Microbial Systems Initiative (MSI), and to lead the development and delivery of the Microbiome Analytics master’s degree program within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology in coordination with colleges and departments across campus through direct involvement with pedagogy design and administration and efficient operation of the team. The complete job description and application can be found on the Illinois job board - https://go.illinois.edu/Visiting-Assistant-Director-of-MSI. The closing date is June 11, 2021.

University of Illinois Athletic Training Student Aide Opportunity

The Sports Medicine staff with the University of Illinois Football team is looking for Athletic Training Aides for the Fall 2021 semester. Benefits include hands on experience in injury evaluation and rehab as well as travel opportunities. Students must be able to commit 15-20 hours per week and duties include logging injury treatments into a database, facility maintenance, organizational tasks, practice and game preparation and coverage. Interested? Complete an application under the following link: https://fightingillini.com/documents/2017/10/25/athletictrainingaideapplication_2017.pdf Contact Jeremy Busch, Head Football Athletic Trainer: jbusch@illinois.edu

Teaching assistants in the Chemistry department:

We are currently accepting applications for undergraduate students to teach for chemistry labs, discussions, and the Merit Program (http://merit.illinois.edu/) for the Fall 2021 semester.  Openings are available in general chemistry lab, discussion, and Merit courses, as well as in organic chemistry Merit program discussion sections.  To be able to teach, students need to have completed organic chemistry I (Chem 232) or equivalent. Would you be able to forward this email on eligible students? 

We are looking for students who have had positive experiences in their chemistry courses thus far who are looking to share their enthusiasm and knowledge with freshman and sophomore students.  Undergraduate students selected to teach can expect to improve their leadership, communication, and teaching skills and to gain experience relevant for careers in education, medical school, and graduate school in chemistry or related fields. New undergraduate teachers will be trained before the semester starts and mentored throughout their first semester. 

Anyone interested can apply through the department link here by Tuesday June 1 and will tentatively hear about their application status by the end of July. The application includes both providing a Fall 2021 class schedule, an unofficial academic history, and contact information for two references who will be sent short reference forms to complete. I am available via Zoom or by email at emccarr2@illinois.edu to answer any questions about the experience. Thank you.

Take care,
Elise McCarren
Chemistry Merit Program Director|
General Chemistry Instructor 

The Auerbach lab, in the department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, is seeking applicants for a full-time Academic Hourly Research Technician position to conduct research on the rodent auditory system, focusing on perceptual impairments in rodent models of autism and hearing disorders.  Please contact Dr. Benjamin Auerbach, bda5@illinois.edu if you are interested or have questions.

Fall 2021 OMSA Tutoring Positions Available  

The Office of Minority Student Affair’s Academic Services Center is currently accepting applications for Fall 2021 tutors. We are particularly interested in applicants who can provide tutoring support for the following courses: ACCY201 ACCY202 CHEM101 CHEM102 CHEM104 CHEM232 CS105 CS125 ECE110 ECE120 ECON102 ECON103 FR101 FR102 FR103 IB100 IB150 MATH112 MATH115 MATH124 MATH213 MATH220 MATH221 MATH231 MATH234 MCB150 PHYS101 PHYS102 PHYS211 PHYS212 PSYC100 SPAN122 SPAN130 SPAN142 STAT100 For more information here

Abbott Diagnostics  

Our location in Abbott Park (Lake County), IL currently has an opportunity for a Scientist who will be part of Abbott’s Virus Discovery Program. This program seeks to anticipate the next epidemic and quickly fill the need for accurate diagnosis. Using a metagenomics approach, combining unbiased next-generation sequencing with robust bioinformatic pipelines, we can catalog all known pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites) in a specimen and predict the presence of highly divergent viruses for both acute and chronic illnesses that are otherwise undetectable with conventional molecular methods More information here

Last Chance! Ortho Molecular Products - Looking to Hire May/June 2021 Graduates - Medical Sales!  

Are you seeking a career path and not just a job? Ortho Molecular is looking to hire five soon-to-be graduates for an entry-level, medical sales position in the nutrition industry. A perfect candidate would possess a strong science background, outgoing personality, competitive demeanor and a passion for health and wellness. Our Inside Sales Representatives are trained and mentored by the best in the nutrition industry to become highly skilled Account Executives through our accelerated program. Click the link below for our application. Interview spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The time to apply is NOW! Job description and application link: https://careers-ompimail.icims.com/jobs/1382/inside-sales-representative/job

The Career Center  

The Career Center is hiring two undergraduate interns for summer. These students will be responsible for a combination of outreach duties, providing review of student resumes/cover letters, leading career readiness presentations and workshops, and some other project-based work for our office. If you know students who are searching for a summer internship, encourage them to apply! We welcome undergraduate applicants from all programs and disciplines. Applications should be sent to me via e-mail by end of day on Monday, May 3rd. For more information here

Hands-On Learning Opportunities  

The FSHN-PPP & IBRL continually host classes, conferences, faculty research, and industry projects in the facilities throughout the year. A staff of student interns assist with these activities and gain experience working in the pilot plant and lab facilities performing a wide range of tasks. The FSHN-PPP offers either paid or for-credit opportunities for students across many disciplines at Illinois. For more information here

Academic Hourly - Pilot Plant Technician  

The Academic Hourly – Pilot Plant Technician will perform pilot-scale food and bioprocessing research and technical work in the Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory (IBRL). Primary responsibilities will include preparation and completion of research and testing projects, assisting with providing technical and safety training for users of the facility, and writing reports for completed projects.More information here

Intern at Abbott  

We are seeking a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) student to assist in the development of a PowerBI tool to monitor product life cycle data at North American Nutrition plants. More information here

Academic Hourly Job at Dr. Paola Mera’s Lab - Department of Microbiology  

The academic hourly employee will conduct research on bacterial cell cycle regulation in the research lab of Dr. Paola Mera in the Department of Microbiology. The job requires conducting a variety of scientific tasks and maintaining the laboratory’s inventories (i.e., supplies and strain collection). More information here.

Enterpriseworks Part-time Student Lab Manager Summer 2021  

EnterpriseWorks is a 43,000-square-foot technology startup incubator at the heart of the University of Illinois Research Park. Its clients span from biotechnology to chemical sciences, software development to materials sciences. Through the commercialization of leading research across the University of Illinois, EnterpriseWorks startups are working to address challenges with transformative results. Application Link Here

The University of Chicago has a large-scale randomized controlled trial called the ‘Comprehensive Care Program’ (CCP) led by Dr. David Meltzer.  They

They are currently hiring for 2 Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) positions and would like to share this job opening with students graduating in 2021.

At CCP, they investigate whether providing care from the same physician in inpatient and outpatient settings leads to better health outcomes and lower healthcare costs for patients. CRCs will recruit patients and lead interactions to collect data. They will also directly supervise Research Assistants. Additional job responsibilities are explained in detail on the application portal:  https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hyde-Park-Campus/Clinical-Research-Coordinator-1_JR10080. We are ideally looking for a 2-year commitment. 

Individuals who have worked in the CRC position with us have gone on to pursue careers in Medicine, Public Policy, and Public Health at institutes including the University of Chicago, Princeton University, and Northwestern University.

Prof. Kranz Lab on campus

Dear MCB students:

My lab works on various aspects of immunology, specifically on the immunotherapy of cancer.  We would like to hire a full-time research assistant in May 2021.  The position requires that you have graduated by then. It would last, at a minimum, through May, 2022, and possibly 2023. 

Requirements are a GPA above 3.3, and some research experience over the past two years (realizing that COVID may have hindered your work).  If you are ambitious and have an interest in research, please send your resume to me at: d-kranz@illinois.edu

Dave Kranz
Phillip A. Sharp Professor of Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry, 352C Burrill Hall

Gap Year Opportunity: 2021-2022 Spine Research Assistants at Rush University Medical Center – Dr. Kern Singh — Application deadline: March 31, 2021

Dr. Singh is searching for motivated pre-medical students to work in the capacity of a research
assistant. Our team will be composed of 2 clinical research coordinators/fellows (4th year medical
students), 3 research assistants, as well as Dr. Singh and his clinical staff. We are looking for
hardworking, self-motivated, and honest people for this position.
Position Title: Clinical Research Assistant
Positions: 3
Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Spine Service, Chicago, IL
Duration: 1 year
When: Approx. mid-May 2021 to mid-May 2022
Salary: Funding for pre-medical students is limited; as such, we are looking for students who are
local and/or have financial support available.

Remote sales representative/affiliate — Matchingdonors.com is a national nonprofit organization that connects people in need of organ transplants with living, altruistic donors. Since 2004, MatchingDonors.com has helped thousands of people get their lifesaving transplant.

Full time or part time, remotely

In these uncertain times, the ability to work flexible hours on your own schedule from home and still make a lot of money is more important than ever. This is a perfect work remotely from home sales person/affiliate opportunity that allows you to earn a great income while saving lives. You can work from anywhere in the world; this opportunity is not just for United States based sales representatives/affiliates.

RUSH Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Fellowships 2021-2022

Dr. Adam Yanke is seeking ambitious medical school bound students who are interested in pursuing a year-long clinical research fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Dr. Yanke works with the renowned Division of Sports Medicine and is also the Assistant Director of the Cartilage Restoration Center at Rush University. Dr. Brian J Cole and Dr. Adam B. Yanke direct the Cartilage Restoration Center. Drs. Cole and Yanke are both leaders in developing innovative biologic methods for addressing early cartilage damage in the knee, shoulder, elbow, foot, ankle and hip. This unique position will allow the research assistant to work closely with gap year medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty at Rush. The research assistant will also have extensive opportunities for publication and presentation of research at various conferences.