University of Illinois Chicago · 3 days ago
Visiting Research Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40K/yr - $50K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Illinois Chicago is a leading urban public research university, and they are seeking a Visiting Research Specialist for the Pharmacy Practice Department. This role involves designing and delivering research projects, collaborating with researchers, and performing complex laboratory techniques focused on heart failure and metabolic disorders.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintain mouse colonies and preform genotyping
Conduct laboratory experiments using procedures such as isolation of protein for downstream protein biochemical analysis via Western blotting and SDS-PAGE
Collaborate with the PI to develop objectives and design research projects focused on heart failure and cardiometabolic diseases
Test, optimize, and implement both new and existing methods/techniques
Assist the PI in generating data and figures for grant applications and manuscripts
Supervise and train students
Aid in the preparation and implementation of general laboratory maintenance protocols (e.g. safety, training, waste management, animal, etc)
Assist with ordering lab supplies and maintaining laboratory stock and inventories
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or related field required
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
Master's degree in science preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
10001+ employees
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