Staff Scientist

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Chicago is seeking a Staff Scientist for their research department. This role involves designing and conducting experiments on critical research topics involving RNA modifications and skin cancer. Candidates should have a PhD and extensive experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Expertise in molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques.
• Experience with animal models and microscopy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments in molecular biology, biochemistry, and sequencing.
• Mentor junior trainees and prepare manuscripts and grant applications.
• Coordinate with other scientists and manage collaborative projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in related field

Tools

Cell culture techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Biochemical techniques

Job description

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Department

BSD MED - Dermatology - He Research Staff

About The Department

The He research lab currently has an R35 grant. There are three research topics under investigation which include: Role of RNA methylation in UV damage response and inflammation in skin cancer; Role of RNA modifications in arsenic tumorigenicity; Role of RNA methylation in UV-induced DNA damage repair and tumorigenesis.

Job Summary

The Staff Scientist will design experiments, and perform experiments in molecular biology, biochemistry, sequencing, imaging, using cell culture, mouse models, and human/mouse samples. They will keep careful written and computerized records of all experiments. The techniques and roles include, but not limited to: cell culture and co-culture, cloning, flow cytometry, fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS), DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, RIP, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, RNA-seq, RIP-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, and DNA sequencing, immunoblot, mouse model breeding and experiments, immunoprecipitation, mentoring junior trainees, manuscript writing, presentations at group meetings and conferences, and grant writing. The Staff Scientist will interact with other laboratory members and collaborators under the direction of Dr. He.

Responsibilities

• Direct research project that focuses on the mechanisms of skin carcinogenesis by environmental exposure and chemoprevention.
• Perform complex research projects in the area of cellular biology, molecular biology, chemical biology and signal transduction.
• Coordinate work with other scientists in the laboratory and other laboratories, collaborate effectively on joint research projects, and take part in lab management and collaborative projects with other labs.
• Recognize abnormal results and trouble shoot conditions or procedures to correct problems. Adapt existing procedures to current work needs and make significant contributions to methodology. Summarize results and assist in interpreting experimental findings.
• Prepare manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations at meetings.
• Mentor junior trainees in the lab, including junior postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students, and high school students.
• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
• Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for research.
• Performs other related work as needed.
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• Expertise in molecular, cellular and biochemical techniques.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, microscopy, immunoassays, molecular biology and animal models is desirable.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate by oral and written methods.
• Work with fixed deadlines as well as multitask.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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