Research Specialist McCauley Lab - Division of Cardiology

Research Specialist – McCauley Lab - Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024791

Posting Close Date: May 22, 2024

About the University of Illinois at 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.

Position Summary:

This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Additionally, the position will require the performance of complex laboratory and data collection techniques.

The Laboratory of Dr. Mark McCauley in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking to hire a Research Specialist who will contribute to the design and delivery of translational research in the area of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Science.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Principal Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.

• Formulate and conduct scientific experiments and analyses. Performs complex data collection and laboratory techniques. Analyze and evaluate test and research results.

• Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods, procedures and techniques.

• Develop and write advanced, comprehensive experimental protocols.

• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.

• Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.

• Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.

• Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.

• Perform molecular biology experiments including: Western blot, co-immunoprecipitation, PCR, microscopy, immunohistochemistry.

• Cell culture and viral transfection techniques.

• Perform physiology experiments in mice including: blood pressure measurements, treadmill exercise experiments, ECG, and ultrasound echocardiography.

• Animal husbandry for small animals (mice) and routine care of large animals (sheep).

• Maintains detailed records of experiments and laboratory management protocols.

• Submitting research protocols to animal care committee.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

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:

Experience in the areas of Cardiology, Heart Failure, or Arrhythmias are preferred.

To apply, please visit the links below and upload a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three references.

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/9348?c=uic

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