Research Specialist Salary in Aurora, Illinois

Job Description Job Description Candidates, please apply directly on our website: https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27107 Supports research projects by planning, designing and conducting experiments using personal discretion and judgement and independently completing more complex assays and analysis. Assists research staff, physicians and/or investigator with various procedures and projects. Assists with training lab personnel and users. Duties and Responsibilities: DNA sequencing library preparation (transcriptomics, DNA sequencing, miRNA, microbiome) DNA sequencing, robotic workflow development, rtPCR assays for pathogen detection Direct incorporation of new protocols, methodologies and systems as needed User report generation, quarterly and annual report generation, core invoicing, and billing process Maintain laboratory consumables, instrumentation and equipment. Collaborate with other core facilities. Meet turnaround deadlines. Assure efficient and effective facility operations

Department BSD PED - Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation About the Department The Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology provides care for patients and families with acute and chronic medical conditions, or other hematologic diseases, requiring the specialty knowledge and skills of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation. Job Summary The Research Specialist 1 will be involved in a cutting-edge basic and translational cancer research program that utilizes techniques related to genetics, cancer biology, and cellular biology. The specialist will be involved in projects that utilize cellular culture models and next-generation sequencing that carry a high potential to ultimately advance cancer care. The day-to-day work will involve techniques related to tissue culture and sample processing in close collaboration with a group of dedicated colleagues. Responsibilities * Tissue culture. * Maintenance of cell cultures, including adherent and suspension cells, transf

Research Specialist - OVCR Research Resources Center (RRC) Hiring Department: OVCR Research Resources Center Location: Chicago, Illinois Requisition ID: 1024862 Posting Close Date: May 3, 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 suc

Senior Research Specialist - OVCR Research Resources Center (RRC) Hiring Department: OVR Research Resources Center Location: Chicago, Illinois Requisition ID: 1024867 Posting Close Date: May 3, 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 t

Job Description Job Description The Research Specialist 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 cells prepared from rodents. 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 - Isolation of RNA, real time PCR, treating rodents with drugs, and monitoring clinical signs. - Preparation and immunostaining of retina and brain sections

Position Details Job Title RESEARCH SPECIALIST II Position Number 8150096 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE Location Code CBCC RESEARCH (06310A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities The Sethakorn lab in the department of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Campus invites applicants for a full-time Research Specialist I/II position working on understanding lung cancer pathology and developing new therapies. The Research Specialist will assist in experimental procedures involving lung cancer, cancer immunology and immunotherapy, and mechanisms of resistance to therapy for cancer. They will also oversee the day-to-day aspects of the lab including supply/equipment ordering and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. * Carries out experiments as instructed by Principle Investigator (PI). * Assists with experimental procedur