Research Specialist: Neurodegeneration & Cell Biology Lab

UIC; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 44.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers

Zusammenfassung

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) seeks a Research Specialist for the Lazarov Lab, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, with duties spanning mouse colony management, molecular biology, histology, and live cell imaging.

Applicants should hold at least a Bachelor’s in science, prefer a Master’s, and have 3+ years of related research experience and strong lab technique proficiency.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Carry out mouse husbandry, colony maintenance, genotyping using PCR and other methodologies, updating mouse colony records.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies and chemicals.
• Ordering lab supplies and maintaining laboratory stocks.
• Standardize and systematize comprehensive laboratory protocols while maintaining accurate records of the work performed.
• Preparation and implementation of general laboratory maintenance protocols (e.g. safety, training, waste management, animal, etc.).
• Ensure that laboratory procedures comply with all safety requirements.
• Supervise and train new graduate and undergraduate students.
• Conduct or coordinate ongoing experimental protocols.
• Perform routine molecular biology and biochemical procedures.
• Generate primary neuronal cell cultures
• Test, optimize and implement both new and existing methods/techniques.
• Collaborate with the PI and other lab members to prepare or perform experimental procedures in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunocytochemistry, primary neuronal cell culture and live cell imaging.

Kenntnisse

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in science

Master’s degree in science

Tools

Genotyping

Jobbeschreibung

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) seeks a Research Specialist for the Lazarov Lab, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, with duties spanning mouse colony management, molecular biology, histology, and live cell imaging.

Applicants should hold at least a Bachelor’s in science, prefer a Master’s, and have 3+ years of related research experience and strong lab technique proficiency.