Department
About the Department
UCCCC has one of the largest cancer clinical trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area with nearly 500 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC commitment to translate basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early phase studies. UCCCC opens over 250 new trials each year and accrues approximately 900 participants to therapeutic trials each year.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Will extract metabolites from samples and quantify concentration using LCMS.
Will analyze mass spec/metabolomics data using specialized software programs.
Document sample preparation, method development notes and data analysis results for the publication and reports.
Prepare mobile phases, stock solutions, troubleshoot process failures and participate in optimization of protocols.
Maintain inventory of lab supplies.
Interact with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the metabolomics platform director.
Will aid the metabolomics platform director in advancing the technologies and managing day-to-day workflow.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conduct literature reviews.
Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co-authors/authors scientific research manuscripts. Provide peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.
Collaborates on development of new research projects with academic and community-based organizations.
May present work at scientific meetings.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
PhD in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related field.
Experience:
Hands on experience with basic chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques (GC-MS or LC-MS, LC-MS/MS) for small molecule analysis.
Experience working in a research laboratory or core facility.
Prior experience working with Thermo LC-MS instrument is a plus, but not required.
Proficiency in the use of computers and related software programs.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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