Location: Chicago, IL
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Int Med Hematol-Oncol-Res Adm Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $30.00 - $48.00 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. **Summary** The Research Scientist conducts advanced experiments in breast cancer biology, analyzes and reports findings, and contributes to high-impact publications and grant proposals. This role manages day-to-day laboratory operations, ensures safety and compliance, and supports collaborative research that advances discoveries in breast cancer. The Research Scientist upholds the mission, vision, and values of Rush while adhering to all institutional policies and procedures. **Other Information** Required Qualifications - Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in a biological science or related field. Highly experienced Master’s degree candidates with preferred qualifications may be considered. - Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status). - Minimum 3 years of laboratory research experience. - Prior experience working specifically in cancer research. - Proficiency in molecular and cell biology techniques including: - Immunohistochemistry - Next-generation sequencing - Real-time PCR - Cell culture - Western blotting - Molecular cloning (e.g., plasmid