43 science jobs found

Summary The Clinical Education Coordinator provides administrative support for the Cardiovascular Science Program’s clinical phase of education. The primary responsibilities of the position include overseeing and coordinating student immunization compliance and observations at local hospitals for clinical site rotations, maintaining clinical rotation schedule, and facilitating communication between clinical sites and students keeping both parties informed and updated on site requirements, assignments, and schedule changes. The position reports to the Program Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee and coordinate student immunization and training compliance, ensuring students meet university requirements in preparation for clinical site rotations. Assist with and oversee student observations at local hospitals in coordination with Observations and Seminars course. Partner with clinical sites to determine clinical rotation availability. Coordinate...

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...

Summary The Account Representative is part of the Finance Department and works in the front office of the Animal Health Institute. The Account Representative performs a variety of front office operations and provides support for the students, faculty, staff, and pet owners at the Animal Health Institute. The position reports to the Assistant Manager of Patient Accounts for the Midwestern University Animal Health Institute (AHI). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greet and direct clients and visitors at the Companion Animal Clinic and the Equine Bovine Center Check in patients curbside as they enter the Animal Health Institute grounds Schedule appointments for veterinary patients and complete registration for the Equine Bovine Center and the Companion Animal Clinic. Answer phones and direct client questions appropriately Enter client/patient information into the practice management software Utilize correct veterinary terminology Perform cashiering/over...

Summary The Account Representative is part of the Finance Department and works in the front office of the Animal Health Institute. The Account Representative performs a variety of front office operations and provides support for the students, faculty, staff, and pet owners at the Animal Health Institute. The position reports to the Assistant Manager of Patient Accounts for the Midwestern University Animal Health Institute (AHI). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greet and direct clients and visitors at the Companion Animal Clinic and the Equine Bovine Center Check in patients curbside as they enter the Animal Health Institute grounds Schedule appointments for veterinary patients and complete registration for the Equine Bovine Center and the Companion Animal Clinic. Answer phones and direct client questions appropriately Enter client/patient information into the practice management software Utilize correct veterinary terminology Perform cashiering/over...

The Department of Physiology, College of Graduate Studies at Midwestern University (MWU; Downers Grove IL; http://www.midwestern.edu ) invites applications for a full time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, have completed at least two years of post-doctoral training, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. A strong background in general physiology is required, however preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching human renal and/or respiratory physiology. Being capable of effectively teaching animal physiology is desirable. A successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching and a strong commitment to educating future health-care professionals. The physiology faculty team-teach in both discipline-specific and integrated basic science courses that serve students pursuing master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, and professional degrees...

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...

Summary The Ophthalmic Technician supports the contact lens service within the Eye Institute by maintaining and supporting the contact lens service inventory, verifying lens measurements and prescriptions, assisting with patient education, and ensuring the smooth coordination of contact lens operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate records, processing orders, and scheduling patients for contact lens appointments. The position works closely with the faculty, residents, students, and other clinical staff to ensure efficient service delivery and excellent patient experiences. The Ophthalmic Technician will also assist ophthalmology providers with procedures and other clinical operations, including serving as support for refractive surgery as well as patient imaging and diagnostic testing. This individual should demonstrate interest in service, scholarly activity, and/or teaching within the field of eye care. This individual should possess excellent...

The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree, having a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in general dentistry. S/he should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty must be eligible for and obtain licensure in the state of Illinois and must be able to obtain an unrestricted DEA license.  Reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical Sciences, the Clinical Faculty will: Work directly with students in the patient clinic, supervising all areas of general dentistry. Interact positively with students, treating all students as future colleagues. Demonstrate dental procedures on patients to students as needed. Be competent treating patient in all areas of general dentistry. Be a positive role model for students in professionalism. Have strong clinical experience in the use of CAD/CAM dentistry and lasers, being competent in...

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...

Midwestern University’s College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove, Illinois invites applications for the position of Program Director, Assistant or Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies. The Program Director provides leadership for academic, clinical, and research activities within the PA program, promoting high standards in teaching excellence, clinical experiences, student success, and research productivity. The position requires a forward-thinking, innovative leader who can build capacity and manage a high-capacity team. The position is predominantly administrative, so teaching is limited. The Program Director reports directly to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences (CHS). This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Responsibilities: Perform all duties of the Program Director as described in the ARC-PA Standards. Ensure the program is adhering to all ARC-PA...

Summary The Senior Administrative assistant provides administrative support to the Speech Language Institute including Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, and program faculty. The position reports to the SLP Clinic Coordinator. Essential Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities specific to SLP clinic, including but not limited to: Assist SLP graduate student clinicians, including organizing schedules. Disseminating materials for student training. Oversee departmental communication with students regarding clinical matters. Produce student and faculty productivity reports. Support the clinic coordinator. Politely answer phones about SLP-related questions to support PAR scheduling efforts. Greet and welcome patients and their families. Compose, edit, type letters (e.g. letters of agreement), memos and reports. Organize and maintain department files and materials such as test kits and protocols. Organize Valt video...

Job Summary The Department of Microbiology & Immunology is currently seeking a Research Assistant to provide technical support to research faculty and graduate students and to support the microbiology teaching laboratories. This position reports to the Chair of the Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide and maintain laboratory technical support Perform a wide variety of research procedures with some supervision Provide assistance on the use of specialized software and equipment Obtain quotes and handle all incoming laboratory orders Order laboratory class supplies, chemicals and equipment Assist in preparation, setup, and performance of student laboratory exercises Provide instruction as necessary to students Ensure adherence to laboratory safety procedures and protocols Ensure proper handling and disposal of chemical/biohazardous waste Support faculty researchers Assist in performing experiments for various research...

Summary The Account Representative is part of the Finance Department and works in the front office of the Animal Health Institute. The Account Representative performs a variety of front office operations and provides support for the students, faculty, staff, and pet owners at the Animal Health Institute. The position reports to the Assistant Manager of Patient Accounts for the Midwestern University Animal Health Institute (AHI). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greet and direct clients and visitors at the Companion Animal Clinic and the Equine Bovine Center Check in patients curbside as they enter the Animal Health Institute grounds Schedule appointments for veterinary patients and complete registration for the Equine Bovine Center and the Companion Animal Clinic. Answer phones and direct client questions appropriately Enter client/patient information into the practice management software Utilize correct veterinary terminology Perform cashiering/over...

Summary The Cash Application Specialist is responsible for completing all payment posting to patient accounts, reconciles payments and shortages for both paper and electronic EOBs.  This position reports to the Manager of Patient Accounts Essential Duties and Responsibilities Analyze and interpret information on Remittance Advice (RA)/Explanation of Benefits (EOB) Accurately apply lock box and electronic remittance payments to the appropriate patient claims and/or accounts in the billing system Enter primary payer contractual adjustments according to fee schedules Enter accurate reimbursement and transaction codes and adjustments for contractual and bad debt categories Balance all posted amounts to check and batch amount; troubleshoot as necessary; resolve any out if balance transactions Research difficult Remittance Advices for resolution to avoid posting to the unapplied account Review credit balance report to initiate refund requests for both patient...

Summary: Are you passionate about shaping the future of veterinary medicine while working in a collaborative, growth-minded environment? Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is looking for a clinical or tenure-track faculty member to join our expanding Small Animal Emergency Service. This is more than just a job! It is an opportunity to make an impact . You will help train the next generation of veterinarians, influence an evolving curriculum, and play a key role in building an extraordinary critical care program focused on compassionate, evidence-based medicine. This is a full-time, clinical position that will provide coverage for daytime and after hour emergencies through a rotational schedule. The successful candidate will join other faculty members who provide emergency services in the Companion Animal Clinic (CAC). The Emergency Services team will consist of four full-time clinicians sharing a flexible schedule. The CAC is an AAHA-accredited...

Summary The Veterinary Technician will be responsible for all of the essential duties related to veterinary care in the Companion Animal Clinic to support faculty teaching of veterinary students at a busy general and specialty practice.  This position reports to the Veterinary Technician Supervisor at the Animal Health Institute.  Must have the ability to work flexible hours based on clinical support needs.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities    Assist in setting up treatment and procedure areas and restraining animals for procedures and treatments. Admit patients to clinic and follow protocols. Create accurate hospitalization and treatment estimates. Ensure correct charges are completed in EMR daily. Assist with anesthesia administration and monitoring. Assist with surgical and internal medicine procedures as needed. Responsible for radiography, venipuncture, catheter placement and bandage changes. Monitor physical and medical conditions of...

Summary: The 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: Competently performs standard research procedures in biochemical analysis (e.g., Western blotting, qRT-PCR, Immunohistochemistry) under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). Maintain transgenic mice, proficient in handling mice and performing drug administration, behavioral testing, and tissue dissection & harvesting under the supervision of the PI. Provides direction and guidance to students conducting research in the lab Assists PI with trouble-shooting and...

Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical track faculty position in small animal urgent care. If you are passionate about influencing the next generation of veterinarians, we have a position for you! Come help us fulfill the urgent care service’s mission by offering outstanding clinical services and student education. We are seeking a faculty member who is excited about being involved in a new veterinary college to influence our clinical and teaching programs, help us provide excellent patient care, and training day-one ready, competent and confident veterinarians.   This is a full-time, clinical position that will provide coverage for daytime and after hours emergencies though a rotational schedule. The successful candidate will join two other faculty members who provide urgent care services in the Companion Animal Clinic (CAC). The Urgent Care team will consist of four full-time clinicians sharing a schedule. The CAC is a 110,000...

This full-time Clinical Faculty position for Occupational Therapy will provide occupational therapy services for the Midwestern University Therapy Institute in collaboration with speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, vision therapists, and clinical psychologists. Qualifications:  Qualified candidates must possess a Masters or Doctoral level degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Arizona. Clinical practice experience for this position is essential. Candidates must have advanced knowledge in areas of assessment and treatment of children and adults. Exceptional interpersonal communication, organizational, leadership skills are required. This position will also require demonstrated teaching experience which may include academic instruction, community education, workshops, and professional presentation., supervising work-study and Level I and Level II fieldwork students.  Preferred candidates will possess prior independent...

The Department of Physiology in the College of Graduate Studies at Midwestern University Glendale ( http://www.midwestern.edu/programs_and_admission/az_osteopathic_medicine/physiology.html)  invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in physiology at the rank of Assistant Professor available to start in the 2025/2026 academic year. Individuals must have a PhD degree in Physiology or a related field with completion of a two-year postdoctoral program. The successful candidate must demonstrate effective teaching potential and prior teaching experience in human physiology is highly preferable. The successful applicant will contribute to our team-based teaching approach to meet the needs of several healthcare education graduate programs, including Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Nurse Anesthesia, Dentistry, Optometry, Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with...

Summary The He Lab in the Precision Medicine Program at Midwestern University (Downers Grove) is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join our research program focused on chronic pain and addiction pharmacology. The anticipated start date is November 1, 2025, with an appointment duration of up to four years, renewable annually. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to work on our project related to chronic pain and opioid pharmacology. Your responsibilities will be, including but not limited to, designing and carrying out experiments, presenting research results in oral presentations, drafting manuscripts, and mentoring graduate and professional students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design and carry out experiments Report findings, in oral and written forms, and draft manuscripts Maintain detailed and accurate experimental records for publication and reporting purposes Participate in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and campus-wise seminars...

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) is seeking an academic/clinical faculty member. This person will spend 0.4 FTE for the Department of Osteopathic Family and Community Medicine teaching clinical skills, lecturing, assisting with standardized patient testing of students, grading, and participating in clinical clerkship rotations. The remaining 0.6 FTE will involve clinical practice in the Family Medicine and/or Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic of the Midwestern University (MWU) Multispecialty Clinic, depending on which specialty or specialties the faculty member has board certification. Teaching Participate in curricular planning and faculty retreats. Develop, implement, and assess the curriculum as faculty in the pre-clinical courses. Teach clinical lectures, including developing the associated learning objectives and examination questions. Actively participate in the 4-year teaching program in AZCOM, including OMM labs, physical examination...

Summary The Assistant Manager of Patient Accounts, Coding reports directly to the Manager of Patient Accounts for Central Billing Office and is responsible for coding processes for Midwestern University Clinics. This position oversees staff responsible for coding edits, ensuring that they are providing excellent customer service, and following departmental policies and procedures for coding and claim submissions.  Essential Responsibilities         Organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate the daily activities of the clinic patient account specialists including work associated with claim processing. Hire, train, manage and evaluate patient accounts staff members. Ensures timely and accurate billing of accounts receivable and prompt claim follow-up through the daily supervision of the Patient Accounts staff. Review coding used for Midwestern University Clinics to ensure coding is in accordance with legal requirements, compliance standards, official coding rules,...

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) is seeking an academic/clinical faculty member. This person will spend 0.4 FTE for the Department of Osteopathic Family and Community Medicine teaching clinical skills, lecturing, assisting with standardized patient testing of students, grading, and participating in clinical clerkship rotations. The remaining 0.6 FTE will involve clinical practice in the Family Medicine and/or Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic of the Midwestern University (MWU) Multispecialty Clinic, depending on which specialty or specialties the faculty member has board certification. Teaching Participate in curricular planning and faculty retreats. Develop, implement, and assess the curriculum as faculty in the pre-clinical courses. Teach clinical lectures, including developing the associated learning objectives and examination questions. Actively participate in the 4-year teaching program in AZCOM, including OMM labs, physical examination...