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Research Specialist - Roth Lab Anesthesiology
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Research Specialist - Roth Lab Anesthesiology
Research Specialist - Roth Lab Anesthesiology
Hiring Department: Anesthesiology
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023922
Posting Close Date: 5/7/24
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 simple as well as complex laboratory and data collection and analysis techniques. This Research Specialist position is available in the laboratory of Dr Steven Roth, Department of Anesthesiology. Research projects in the lab examine rodent models of central retinal artery occlusion. In vitro studies use cell lines and primary neural cells prepared from rats or mice. Assays include mRNA isolation and qPCR analysis, biochemical assays to measure cell viability, Western blotting, cytokine assays, immunostaining of cells and tissue sections, quantitation of cell loss, and in vivo experiments on retinal function
Duties & Responsibilities
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
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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