Research Specialist

The Department of Surgery is searching for a candidate to fill the Research Specialist Role in Dr. Ajay Rana’s Lab.

Key Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Perform experiments assigned by PI
• Perform surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established    research protocols.
• Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies. Perform analysis and document results.
• Maintaining different transgenic and knockout mice models in the laboratory. 
• Accountable for generating tumors in these animals and do required survival surgeries.
• Participate in routine laboratory maintenance

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field required.

Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.

3 years’ experience with operating on mice

For full consideration, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information of three references by December 31, 2020 to https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=139873.

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and the State of Illinois offer competitive wages, benefit programs and resources for employees. UIC is strongly committed to providing equitable benefit options throughout each stage of employment. Many benefits become effective on the first day of employment. Benefits offered by UIC include health care options, wellness programs, educational opportunities, tuition assistance, vacations, holidays and other leave benefits, and University retirement plans. Detailed information on specific employee benefits may be found online at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits.

The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.1. 

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.  Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.  

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.