Research Specialist - Natural Sciences

Overview

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a Research Specialist (Natural Sciences) to join the Shimamura lab.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments according to established research protocols for multiple projects simultaneously.  
• Collects, reviews, and analyzes individually- and team-generated data.  
• Operates, cleans, and maintains the organization of research equipment and research lab spaces.  
• Assist the laboratory manager with placing orders and tracking inventory levels. 
• Documents results for presentations including external conferences and internal lab meetings. 
• Provides training and operational guidance on day-to-day activities for laboratory student workers. 
• Performs literature reviews and writes reports/co-authors scientific papers for presentations and publications. 
• Work some (minimal) extended hours or on weekends when needed.  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required. Master’s degree in science preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• Proficient in specific lab research techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Requires B.A./B.S. in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, or related area. 
• Minimum of 2 years of wet lab/bench experience in academic research setting. 
  • Preferred knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques such as western blotting and PCR  
• Ability to work hands-on with mice and mammalian model systems. 
  • Preferred experience with orthotopic/GEMM animal models

• Salary based on experience.

  This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

  The University of Illinois at Chicago offer competitive wages, benefit programs and resources for employees. UIC is strongly committed to providing equitable benefit options throughout each stage of employment. Detailed information on specific employee benefits may be found online at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

  For fullest consideration apply by May 6, 2023. https://jobs.uic.edu/

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