University of Chicago · 18 hours ago
Research Professional 3
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics Section of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation seeks a full-time Research Professional 3. The incumbent will advance the research mission of the LaBelle Lab by designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and coordinating collaborations in the field of pediatric malignancies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Utilize in vivo mouse models, immunologic profiling, and molecular techniques to study immune modulation, tumor-immune interactions, and therapeutic resistance mechanisms in cancers. Provides recommendations on research design and action plans, present data and findings at labs and scientific meetings, seminars, etc., prepare manuscripts, and contribute preliminary data for grant proposals
Creates and administers initiatives to promote research projects while ensuring adherence to institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements
Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information
Trains and mentor’s laboratory personnel
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
PhD in related field
5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Utilize in vivo mouse models, immunologic profiling, and molecular techniques to study immune modulation, tumor-immune interactions, and therapeutic resistance mechanisms in cancers
Provide recommendations on research design and action plans
Present data and findings at labs and scientific meetings, seminars, etc
Prepare manuscripts and contribute preliminary data for grant proposals
Create and administer initiatives to promote research projects while ensuring adherence to institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements
Serve as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis
Facilitate and promote a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information
Train and mentor laboratory personnel
Perform other related work as needed
Preferred
PhD in immunology, cellular immunotherapy, cancer biology, molecular biology, or a related field
Prior experience in tumor immunology, in vivo cancer models, and data analysis tools (e.g., FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, R)
Completed postdoctoral training with a strong publication record in relevant areas
Demonstrate proficiency in techniques including flow cytometry, mouse handling, and molecular biology methods
Possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
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