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Research Specialist - Gallon Lab Division of Nephr

at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Research Specialist - Gallon Lab Division of Nephrology

Research Specialist - Gallon Lab - Division of Nephrology

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024295

Posting Close Date: April 24, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques.

The Gallon Lab in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a talented, motivated, and enthusiastic candidate for the position of Research Specialist to participate in impactful research in transplantation aimed to determine molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying kidney disease and rejection in transplant patients.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Research Specialist will actively participate in biobanking activities and contribute to collaborative translational research in transplant immunology by using techniques of cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and proteomics, as well as maintaining the day-to-day needs of the lab.
Be pro-active, highly organized, passionate about research, positively embrace teamwork while eagerly working toward independent proficiency to perform new skills and responsibilities as assigned.
Participate in biobanking activities.
Supports collaborative research projects under limited supervision by conducting routine techniques of molecular and cellular biology, immunology, biochemistry, and proteomics with increasing independence.
Maintains clear, accurate, complete, and timely reports of experiments and generated data.
Maintains day-to-day lab materials and supplies including assistance with lab organization, maintaining stock and inventory, ordering supplies, and looks after general maintenance of the lab in accordance with safe laboratory standards.
Perform scientific literature search and assist with preparation of presentations, grants, and publications.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications


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.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in biobank activities and handling of clinical samples.
Experience in the following techniques:


Molecular Biology: DNA, RNA, and protein extraction; cloning; PCR; qRT-PCR; recombinant virus production and purification.

Cellular Biology: Mammalian cell culture (primary and cell lines), DNA transformation, transfection, and transduction; isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and plasma from whole blood; cell isolation; functional studies.

Biochemistry: SDS-PAGE; western blotting.

Immunology: ELISA; Cytokine assay; Flow cytometry.

Proteomics: immune precipitation;... For full info follow application link.

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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity 
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.

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Job Posting: 11817866

Posted On: Apr 09, 2024

Updated On: Apr 26, 2024

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