Research Specialist Dr. Gadi Lab - Chicago, United States - University of Illinois at Chicago

Description

Research Specialist Dr. Gadi Lab - Division of Hematology/Oncology

Search Extended Until June 5, 2024

Hiring Department:
Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology


Location:
Chicago, IL USA


Requisition ID:

Posting Close Date:
November 20, 2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago.

UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.

By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university.

Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S.

News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.


Description:

The Gadi Lab in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a talented and enthusiastic candidate for the position of Research Specialist to participate in impactful, biomedical research activities.

This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects.

Performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques.

The Research Specialist will assist with collaborative, laboratory activities in the area of cancer immunology using techniques of cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, preclinical mouse modeling as well as actively participate in maintaining the day-to-day needs of the lab.

The successful candidate will be well-organized, passionate about research, positively embrace teamwork while eagerly working toward independent proficiency to perform new skills and responsibilities as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with Principal Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals. Formulate and conduct scientific experiments and analyses. Performs complex data collection and laboratory techniques. Analyze and evaluate test and research results. Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods, procedures and techniques. Develop and write advanced, comprehensive experimental protocols. Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.

Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.

Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission. Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.


Qualifications:
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

Experience in the following techniques is preferred: mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy (immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry), ELISA, ELISPOT.

Prior experience in working with mice (cancer models) is a plus.

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