The Burdette Lab at the UIC College of Pharmacy seeks a visiting research specialist in ovarian cancer biology to assist with lab management as well as basic in vitro and in vivo experiments for ovarian cancer biology and natural products drug discovery research projects.

The Burdette Lab is located within 15 minutes from downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. For more information, please go to http://joannab.people.uic.edu/

Research
• Collaborate with Principle 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.

Communication
• 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.

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

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

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required. Master’s degree in science is 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.