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Hourly Research Specialist- Anatomy and Cell Biology (Job ID #139022)
Medicine
Hourly
Chicago
02/28/2021

Job Title: Research Hourly

Reports to: Principal Investigator (Dr. Mary Jo LaDu within the LaDu Laboratory, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine)

Job Summary

This position focuses on the development and application of scientific techniques to address the cause of the increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease in females who carry the APOE4 gene using a novel transgenic mouse model.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and perform laboratory experiments using biochemical and cell biology approaches.
  • Test, optimize and implement both new and existing methods, procedures and techniques.
  • Assist with in vivo mouse aging and drug-treatment studies, including behavior analysis.
  • Develop, write and maintain comprehensive laboratory protocols and records of results.

Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience

This position requires a bachelor's degree or above in biological science (biology, cell biology, biochemistry or bioengineering preferred) and a minimum of one-year related research experience.  Prior experience with protein analysis (FPLC, sequential extractions, Western and native gels, ELISA) immunohistochemistry, lipid analysis, or mouse husbandry is highly desirable. 

 

Working Conditions

General lab and office environments. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity and familiarity of all software required for the maintenance, analysis and presentation of data and text pertaining to each project the applicant oversees.

To Apply: Please submit CV, cover letter, and 3 references to: mladu@uic.edu

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

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The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899