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Research Specialist - Natural Sciences
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Research Specialist - Natural Sciences
Research Specialist - Natural Sciences
Hiring Department: COM-Department of Pathology
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024799
Posting Close Date: 05/31/2024
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 Laboratory of Genomic Medicine is a state-of-the-art translational research laboratory powered by next-generation sequencing (NGS) based technology along with other technology platforms for high throughput genomic analysis.
The laboratory is focused on diagnostic clinical oncology with a goal to optimize and validate NGS-based assays as diagnostic tools for cancer and other human genetic disorders.
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
- Manipulate and operate simple and complex laboratory equipment including computers and sequencers; perform maintenance and limited tear down and replacement of parts of laboratory equipment; problem-solve equipment malfunctions.
- Knowledge in molecular biology related protocols (including DNA/RNA preparation and quantification, hybridization, PCR, multiplex amplification, Next Generation Sequencing required).
- Solid understanding of genetics, NGS technology, and statistics.
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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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