at University of Illinois in Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Research Technologist Manager – Carle Illinois College of Medicine – Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Job Summary
The Research Technologist Manager in the Translational Oncology and Regenerative Medicine (TORM) Laboratory at the Carle-Illinois School of Medicine will have primary responsibility to provide highly specialized support to research functions, and to manage the daily operations of the TORM Laboratory.
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Highlights of Employee Benefits
Carle Illinois College of Medicine: We are Physician Innovators
Duties & Responsibilities
Research Operations
• Prepare reagents and conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments for various projects.
• Obtain and process clinical samples and assist with the development and maintenance of cell lines, patient-derived tumors, and tissue-engineered organoids.
• Attend and participate in laboratory meetings by presenting data as directed.
• Provide support with manuscripts and protocol development, as well as grant submissions.
Administrative
• Work with the Director to maintain laboratory certifications, protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements.
•Monitor and maintain laboratory inventory and invoice orders.
• Monitor the maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure continued optimal performance.
Other
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work cooperatively and collegially with others in a manner consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect; support and engage in equal employment opportunity principles, rules, and regulations.
• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion within the Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
Champion positive inter-professional relationship bridging the college’s private/public organization and missions.
Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in the biological sciences.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with in vitro and in vivo translational cancer drug development techniques, including maintenance of cell cultures, lentiviral transfections, Western blot analysis, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, hanging drop organoid development, boyden chamber assays, RT-PCR, RNA-sequencing and single cell RNA sequencing techniques, rodent/mouse tumor implantation, blood draws, animal handling, preparation for pharmacokinetic analysis, and tissue collections and necropsy.
• Supervisory or team lead experience.
Preferred Qualifications
•A minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience.
•Experience tracking/managing laboratory inventory and ordering.
•Demonstrated experienced with PRISM and statistical software
•3D printing experience is strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
•Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate collaborative relationships.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 9/2/2022. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by September 2, 2022. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact humanresources@medicine.illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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Requisition ID: 1010296
Job Category: Research
