Visiting Research Specialist - Dr. Salahudeen Lab, Hematology/Oncology

Visiting Research Specialist - Dr. Salahudeen Lab, Hematology/Oncology

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1025696

Posting Close Date: June 18, 2024

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Description:

Position Summary

The Department of Medicine/ Division of Hematology/Oncology is seeking highly motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented applicants for a full-time Research Specialist position.

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.

This role will involve assisting senior research personnel with routine daily laboratory tasks and with performing basic molecular and cell biology assays, maintaining mouse colony to harvest and process tissue samples under limited supervision.

The successful candidate will participate in highly collaborative translational research projects to study immunology and cancer biology by utilizing animal models, cell biology and molecular biology techniques, omics and computational approaches as assigned, with an opportunity to master technical proficiency and individual growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Perform cell and molecular biology assays as directed by a senior scientist or lab PI; 2) Assist with animal studies (i.e. maintain mouse colony, animal handling with basic procedures, tissue harvest) 3) Assist with routine sample processing, cryosectioning and histology 4) Maintain accurate experimental records and a database of collected samples in timely manner 5) Assist with simple data processing, literature review and with writing general laboratory protocols and manuscripts 6) Help with lab organization and maintenance by performing routine daily laboratory tasks (keeping reagent/equipment inventory, preparing stock solutions, handling biological waste etc) 7) Perform other related duties, and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field required.

• 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

High academic achievement and with previous research experience in a cancer biology utilizing scRNA sequencing technologies preferred.

Must have experience in handling fresh, frozen and FFPE tissue samples,

conducting experiments utilizing molecular and cell biology techniques such as RNA/DNA extractions from cells and tissues, DNA/RNA quantification, PCR, isolating cells from FFPE samples etc.

Must be familiar with scRNA sequencing and Spatial Transcriptomics workflows and protocols to be able to perform duties under minimal supervision.

Must also be experienced in mouse handling, including aseptic techniques, tissue harvesting and processing. Experience with cryosectioning and histology is a plus.

Proficiency with Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace

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