Visiting Research Specialist

Visiting Research Specialist

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO

Job Summary

University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy seeks a Visiting Research Specialist. Dr. Yu Gao' s lab (pepchem.org) focuses on sensitive protein detection (e.g. single-cell proteomics) methods and the elucidation of protein interactions (e.g. protein-protein interaction, protein-small molecule interaction, etc). Gao lab was established in Fall 2018 and currently equipped with a QE-HF mass spectrometer and powerful computing resources.

Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties)

• Under the supervision of the Primary Investigator, the primary job duties include but are not limited to:
  Contributing to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by drafting portions of the text, preparing graphs, tables, ad charts, etc.
• Summarizes results and prepares progress reports for oral presentation at laboratory meetings.
• Maintain cell culture and various lab instruments as needed.
• Keep clean records.
• Conduct various common molecular biology experiments such as western blot, DNA/RNA extraction, amplification, RNA/DNA/Protein purification, molecular cloning, etc.
• Work and communicate respectfully with others in the lab, including undergraduate students, graduate students and post-doc researchers.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical /hazardous waste safety disposal methods.
• Accomplishes day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory.
• Orders all supplies and reagents needed for experiments.

Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience

• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in science or related field required.
• Master's degree in science preferred.
• A 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.

For fullest consideration, applicant should submit a PDF file that includes a cover letter stating career goals, CV, and contact information (including email address and phone number) for three references to: jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=167838 by July 6, 2022.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

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