88 science jobs found

Summary The Administrative Coordinator will provide general administrative and office support for the Director and faculty/staff within the department.  The position reports to the Director of the Cardiovascular Science Program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide general administrative assistance for the department to include data entry of clinical rotations, typing of letters, memos and reports, meeting notes Maintain Program Director, Department & student schedules, create and maintain Canvas quarterly schedule Schedule and book travel for Program Director Compile and enter expenses approval forms. Enter expense reports submission to Concur. Submit registration for Faculty conferences EMS reservations and quarterly Block Schedule submission Update and maintain Faculty Workload file reporting to Dean Compile data for annual preceptor certificates Attend ARC meetings, take notes and send letters, maintain files for ARC and P&G meetings...

Position Summary The Administrative Coordinator provides professional, efficient, and high-quality administrative support to the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. This role is also responsible for the coordination and organization of the PA Program’s Clinical Skills Laboratory. The Administrative Coordinator works closely with program leadership, faculty, students, and external partners and reports directly to the Program Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administrative Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for students by greeting and assisting them in the program office. Answer, screen, and respond to program phone calls and general inquiries. Order, organize, and maintain program office supplies. Coordinate and assist with contracts for adjunct faculty in collaboration with program faculty. Schedule and coordinate adjunct faculty lectures conducted on campus. Coordinate all visitor requests related to the PA Program....

The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Professor in the Cardiovascular Science Program, Glendale, AZ campus.  The candidate must have a Masters degree and documented academic experience with a record of teaching along with a minimum of 2 years clinical practice.  Rank will commensurate with experience. Salary and benefits are competitive for this faculty position.   In addition to teaching in the practical laboratory and didactic courses, the candidate will participate in scholarship and service. Specific areas of responsibility will vary depending on the individual’s educational background and experience. The Cardiovascular Science Perfusion Program matriculates 44 students each year and awards the Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science degree after successful completion of the 21-month curriculum.  The curriculum includes three-quarters of didactic and laboratory education, including a...

Summary The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative support to the Biomedical Sciences Program faculty, office and lab staff, and students. In addition, they direct the weekly activities of a full-time and part-time administrative assistant and lead the office administration in consultation with the Program Director. The position reports directly to the Program Director of the Biomedical Sciences Program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate, organize and lead monthly meetings of the administrative staff to ensure that essential administrative functions of the program are accomplished in a timely and efficient manner Coordinate program recruitment efforts under the direction of the Program Director, including: identifying and registering for recruitment fairs and arranging travel and accommodations for the Program Director, faculty and staff at in-state and out-of-state recruiting fairs Coordinate student shadowing at the Multispecialty...

Responsibilities: Candidates are expected to be highly knowledgeable in the field of Primary Eye Care who can develop and teach courses and/or laboratories in the subject area. The candidate must also be able to provide direct patient care and clinical instruction to professional students as well as residents, and be involved in interdisciplinary practice with other educational professionals. Candidates must be willing to actively participate in curricular assessment, professional development, student counseling, and service activities within the college, university, and the scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in research and scholarly activities and have a sincere commitment to optometric education, community service, and patient care. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: a)    Teaching Developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratories for primary eye care and related areas, as assigned; Embracing and enhancing...

A nn o u n c i n g One Tenure Track Faculty Position M IDWESTERN UNIVERSITY C ollege of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Program 555 31 s t St r eet , Downers Grove, IL 60515 Position Descriptions: Midwestern University (MWU) Physical Therapy Program in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking an individual to join the faculty of its established in-person DPT program. Applications are invited for a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track physical therapy faculty position, which includes serving as Co-Director of Clinical Education (Co-DCE). Rank, salary, and tenure status are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Co-DCE has administrative responsibilities in addition to the traditional faculty roles. The primary administrative responsibilities of the co-DCE are to plan, coordinate, administer, monitor, and assess clinical experiences in coordination with the academic and clinical faculty. The co- DCE serves as a liaison between the academic...

Summary: The Research Assistant provides research support to the research endeavors of the faculty of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. The Research Assistant is expected to assist in the training of students, design and execution of research experiments, collection and analysis of data, generation of figures and presentations for the collected data, and revising manuscripts that involve these data. This position reports to the Chair of the Department. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs standard research procedures in cell and molecular biology (western blot, RT-PCR, qPCR, chromatin immunoprecipitations, cell culture and harvesting of human cell lines, immunofluorescence (IF), RNA & DNA purification, molecular cloning, etc.) under supervision of principal investigators Performs other duties that will include working with laboratory animals. Assists in the development of new protocols Provides direction and guidance to students...

Summary Midwestern University – Glendale campus invites applications for a Research Assistant position in the Department of Physiology within the College of Graduate Studies. This position supports a grant-funded research program in reproductive physiology and toxicology focused on the effects of environmental chemicals on reproductive function. This is a full-time, grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant support. The work schedule may vary between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday The Research Assistant will play a central role in in vivo mouse-based research, with primary responsibility for the management and experimental use of mouse models. This includes maintaining and overseeing mouse colonies, coordinating breeding strategies, performing animal handling and sample collection, and ensuring compliance with all animal care and use protocols. In addition to animal work, the Research Assistant will provide technical...

Midwestern University, College of Health Sciences, invites applications for the part-time (.6 FTE) position of Assistant Professor within the APA accredited Clinical Psychology Program on the Glendale, AZ Campus. The Clinical Psychology Program adheres to a practitioner-scholar model of training and awards a Doctor of Psychology degree (Psy.D.) to students who complete the program. The Program operates on a quarter system and students typically complete their training, including a pre-doctoral Internship, within four years. The Program also offers an optional Neuropsychology track and Health Psychology track for students interested in training in one of these major areas of study. Because Midwestern University offers degree opportunities in several graduate-level health care related areas, clinical students are afforded many opportunities to develop skills in integrated health and interdisciplinary collaboration. To be eligible for this position, the candidate should be a...

The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University invites applications for a full-time faculty position of Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy Program, serving as the OTD Capstone Coordinator on the Glendale, AZ campus. This position includes designated responsibilities as the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program, consistent with expectations of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. In addition to coordinating and overseeing the OTD capstone experience, the successful applicant will teach selected didactic and experiential courses related to community-based practice, health promotion, and service initiatives, and will participate in scholarship and service consistent with faculty expectations. Candidates must hold a terminal doctorate in occupational therapy or a closely related field, demonstrate a minimum of four years of clinical practice experience, and have documented experience mentoring...

Summary Midwestern University (MWU) handles a wide variety of research-related agreements and manages a growing intellectual property (IP) portfolio. The IP & Contracts Administrator will provide paralegal and administrative support, with contract review and revision serving as a core and ongoing function of the role across both our Arizona and Illinois campuses. The position  can be based on either the Downers Grove, IL campus or the Glendale, AZ campus in the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) and reports to the Senior IP and Contracts Administrator. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Contract-Related Work Performed Assist the Senior IP and Contracts Administrator with contract-related administrative tasks. Assist in the review, editing, and tracking of research-related contracts, grants, and technology transfer contracts with private industry, academic and non-profit institutions, and state, local, and federal entities while keeping...

Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure-Track, Physician Assistant Studies Midwestern University’s College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove, Illinois, invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies.  The mission of the Midwestern University Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to develop competent, compassionate, and professional physician assistants who will make a positive impact on their patients, community, and the PA profession. The MWU PA Program values the unique life experiences and perspectives each student contributes to our program. We believe cultural humility improves patient outcomes, and we are committed to ensuring our students are well-equipped to provide patient-centered care to all of the populations they may serve. Health equity and education on health care disparities are integrated into the Program curriculum to prepare students to serve diverse populations and address the health care needs of all...

Summary The Sr. Research Specialist provides essential research support to the He Laboratory on an NIH-funded project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). 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 Principal Investigator. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Independently designs, executes, and optimizes standard biochemical experiments (e.g., Western blotting, qRT-PCR, immunohistochemistry), ensuring high-quality and reproducible results. Maintain transgenic mouse colony. Proficient in handling mice and performing drug administration, behavioral testing, and tissue dissection & harvesting, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. Provides training and supervision to students and junior research staff, fostering...

Summary The Research Assistant is a grant-funded position and will be assisting in a research laboratory. Duties will include participation in analytical work (e.g., HPLC/LCMS) and experimental work (e.g., cells, rodents, etc). This position reports to a Principal Investigator/Professor.      Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work is performed under direct supervision by the Principal Investigator or a senior member of the lab. Perform a wide variety of standard research procedures in the animal and analytical laboratory with supervision, following established procedures and protocols Track results, compile data using appropriate formats and graphs, and analyze data with training and supervision Enter data and review 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 Trains...

Summary The Animal Resources Technician is responsible for the care and maintenance of the Animal Research Facilities.  Some direction in job responsibilities may also be provided by the consulting veterinarian and the Associate Director, Research Operations.  This position reports to the Supervisor of Animal Resources.  This individual will be required to work weekends and holidays on a rotation basis.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintaining animal resources in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations pertaining to laboratory animals; Updating knowledge on current federal, state and local regulations and where to obtain additional or current regulatory information; Observing or detecting alterations in animal room environment including temperature, air exchange and light cycles; Recognizing common signs of clinical illness in laboratory animals; Providing husbandry care of laboratory animals in a safe and sanitary manner using...

Summary The Senior Administrative Assistant provides general administrative and office support for the Therapy Institute and reports to the Assistant Manager of Patient Services.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform administrative support duties for Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and Physical Therapy departments, including typing, filing, organizing, and maintaining files and records; answering telephone calls, scheduling appointments, and directing visitors; and greeting patients. Organize and maintain patient schedules and clinic data. Provide administrative support for and meet regularly with the Clinic Coordinators. Create and maintain a customer service environment. Update mail/phone directories. Serve as a point of contact for patient, clinician, and student requests and inquiries. Access and utilize electronic health records and practice management software. Assist with patient plan of care documents for Physical and Occupational...

The College of Graduate Studies (CGS) at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona and Downers Grove, Illinois invites applications for a stipend position as Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in Glendale, Arizona, available in the current academic year. The Chair is expected to provide effective representation and management of the department at both the college and university levels. The successful candidate will participate in one or more team-taught courses for Osteopathic Medical, Dental, Optometry, Biomedical Sciences, Podiatric Medicine, Precision Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, and Veterinary students. The Chair will provide leadership and vision for the department while participating with the Dean(s) or Associate Dean(s) in policymaking, expansion, and governance of the colleges and programs supported by the College of Graduate Studies and the academic department that they manage. Lastly, the Chair will oversee workload assignment,...

Summary The Medical Assistant will help establish, maintain, and provide daily patient care and support to the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinics – Family Medicine Clinic providers.  This person is responsible for working within a team to assist providers in delivering outstanding medical care, including preventive medicine, health maintenance, and chronic care management. The Medical Assistant will provide exceptional customer service at all times. This position functions in a supportive capacity for clinic staff and physicians.  This individual must be flexible to work the scheduled clinic hours to ensure complete office coverage.  This position reports to the Medical Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administrative Duties Demonstrates excellent computer skills and becomes an “expert user” of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Answers phones, checks fax and portal messages, and routes these messages to the appropriate team...

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University - Downers Grove Campus invites applications for a full-time Associate Program Director and Tenure-Track Academic Faculty position in the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate program. The Associate Program Director reports directly to the Program Director. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Responsibilities: Develop and provide leadership for a distance education program mirroring the curriculum of the in-person program. Prepare all accreditation documents for submission, as needed, for the distance education program. Oversee the development of the courses, the quality of the delivery, and all assessments. Work closely with the program director to ensure all resources are available for development. Provide insight into the program’s marketing and...

Summary The Veterinary Technician, Mid-shift ICU is the primary caretaker for all Intensive Care Unit patients in the Companion Animal Clinic. The skilled technician requires a high degree of independent judgment when delivering critical care to ICU patients. This position reports directly to the Veterinary Technician Supervisor at the Companion Animal Clinic. The hours for the Veterinary Technician Mid-shift ICU position are typically between 12:00pm-10:30pm – Monday through Thursday but may change depending on clinic needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities    Admit patients to the Intensive Care Unit for hospitalization utilizing electronic records and treatment sheets Monitor physical conditions, wounds, and medical diseases of hospitalized patients including pain assessments, ensuring patients remain in stable condition Provide basic life support and advanced life support to critical care patients Assist with emergency medical care for critical patients...

The Assistant Professor Preclinical Faculty must have earned a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent.  A minimum of 3 years of experience in a general dental clinical practice is preferred.  The completion of a post-doctoral General Dentist Residency or training is preferred.  The candidate should have strong clinical expertise in the use of CAD/CAM technologies.  It is preferred that the Preclinical Faculty have some minimal level of teaching experience at an academic health center.  This individual should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities.  Reporting to the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education, the Assistant Professor Preclinical Faculty will: Advise the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education and the Directors of Preclinical Faculty on college-wide academic issues to assist in moving the institution to its vision of academic excellence Establish a welcoming atmosphere to improve morale and to...

The Assistant Professor Preclinical Faculty must have earned a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent.  A minimum of 3 years of experience in a general dental clinical practice is preferred.  The completion of a post-doctoral General Dentist Residency or training is preferred.  The candidate should have strong clinical expertise in the use of CAD/CAM technologies.  It is preferred that the Preclinical Faculty have some minimal level of teaching experience at an academic health center.  This individual should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities.  Reporting to the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education, the Assistant Professor Preclinical Faculty will: Advise the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education and the Directors of Preclinical Faculty on college-wide academic issues to assist in moving the institution to its vision of academic excellence Establish a welcoming atmosphere to improve morale and to...

Midwestern University’s Graduate Nursing Programs (GNP)  in Glendale, Arizona, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Graduate Nursing Programs include two Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. The successful candidate will work closely with the Program Director and other GNP faculty to develop and teach courses in the DNP and Masters programs. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience with curriculum development and teaching in MSN and DNP programs, mentoring students and faculty, and familiarity with graduate nursing program accreditation requirements. Additional faculty responsibilities include scholarly activities, student advisement, and service. Midwestern University  is an independent, not-for-profit university that provides graduate and postgraduate education in the health sciences. Midwestern University has two campuses, one in...

The Physical Therapy Institute at Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, invites applications from Physical Therapists to provide patient care and oversee students in the Therapy Institute. This position is benefit-ineligible and designed to provide ongoing part-time (up to 2 days/week) clinical coverage, with the potential for additional hours during periods of increased patient demand, provider leave, or temporary staffing needs. This position is clinic-based and does not include classroom teaching or didactic responsibilities.  Position Responsibilities include direct patient care within the Physical Therapy Institute, with clinical practice emphasis in outpatient musculoskeletal, geriatric, and neurological rehabilitation. The position will likely include supervision and mentoring of physical therapy students during patient care activities in only the clinical setting, consistent with the Institute’s educational mission. Adjunct faculty are expected to collaborate...