Full-Time Research Specialist (Biomedical)
Job Description
Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary
Location: Chicago, IL
Requisition ID: 1027121
Posting Close Date: September 27, 2024
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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy is seeking a visiting Research Specialist to join their team.
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy Medicine within the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to fill a visiting Research Technician position.
Research in this lab focuses on pulmonary vascular biology with emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of acute lung injury. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and biochemistry techniques including PCR, western blotting, transfection, DNA preparations, basic immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy.
The successful candidate will conduct, under supervision of the principal investigator, experiments in signaling biology, biochemistry, and molecular pharmacology aimed at understanding the molecular mechanisms of acute lung injury with a goal of discovering and validating new therapeutic targets and biomarkers.
In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for ordering and organizing laboratory supplies, maintaining equipment, cataloging reagents, and other organizational tasks. The individual will present his/her research findings internally as well as at local and national conferences. Significant contribution to the publications of the research team is expected.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in science or related field and a minimum of 3 years related research experience required
How to Apply
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