Research Specialist - Natural Sciences

Research Specialist - Natural Sciences

Department of Pediatrics

University of Illinois Chicago

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Description:

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Specialist. This full-time position contributes to the design and delivery of basic and translational research projects including studies on neonatal nutrition and intestinal development and advancement of a gut microbiome research program within the Section of Neonatology.

Duties:

• Collaborate with Principal Investigator to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
• Perform independently specific laboratory techniques and assays including RNA and DNA isolation, Western blots, and PCR.
• Prepare and maintain cell and tissue cultures as well as conduct standard cell culture protocols including subculturing, freezing, and thawing of culture cells.
• Facile with microscopy including cell counting and sorting and determination of cell viability.
• Analyze and evaluate tests and research results for presentation at weekly lab meetings.
• Test, customize, and implement new methods, procedures and techniques based on needs of laboratory.
• Monitor project developments daily and regularly update principal investigators on experiments and pertinent results.
• Organize and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment, including supply ordering.
• Catalog and maintain a biorepository of clinical specimens (stool, urine, nasogastric aspirates) from neonatal intensive care unit patients.
• Contribute material, prepare results, and assist in writing up research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and abstracts.
• Meet with parents of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients to review participation in studies and to obtain study consent.
• Communicate with bedside nurses in NICU to coordinate clinical specimen collection at patients bedside.
• May provide supervision of undergraduate and/or medical students on techniques, methods, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in science or related field required. Masters 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 (i.e., able to perform independently) in specific lab research techniques.

For fullest consideration apply by 03/30/2023. Upload CV, Cover Letter, and contact information for minimum of three references.

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3628?c=uic

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