Research Specialist - Fan Lab

Research Specialist - Fan Lab

Hiring Department: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1028684

Posting Close Date: 1/3/2025

Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $43,888 to $65,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

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Position Summary

The Fan lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking highly energetic applicants for a full-time Research Specialist position. We are currently have multiple projects that combine unique model organisms, spatial omics technology development, and computational modeling to uncover RNA-driven mechanisms that enable whole-body regeneration and to identify new epigenetic targets for therapeutic intervention. Interested candidates can visit the faculty member's publication list: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=04N7CgMAAAAJ. This role will support the delivery of key research projects, contributing to the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of experiments. This role also involves optimizing and developing new experimental protocols, maintaining animals, alongside general laboratory management tasks

Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and other researchers to design and develop research projects.

Conduct in vivo and in vitro experiments, including data collection, evaluation and interpretation.

Test, optimize and implement both new and existing methods, procedures and techniques.

Develop, write and maintain comprehensive laboratory protocols and records of experimental results.

Maintain animal colonies.

Assist in the preparation and implementation of general laboratory maintenance protocols (e.g. safety, training, waste management, animal care).

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, preferably in biochemistry, stem cell biology, bioinformatics or an equivalent discipline Master's degree in science preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
• Past experience in biochemical assays (Western blotting, EMSA), protein expression and purification, high-throughput sequencing (ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq), fluorescence imaging, germ cell development, or multiomics data analysis is an advantage.
• Ability to coordinate and organize effectively are the most critical requirements of the position.
• Self-motivation and strong communication skills are a must.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• Proficient in specific lab research techniques.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and at least three references.

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