Research Assistant | University of Chicago (UC) - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Assists with planning, development and execution of research in the laboratory. Assists in organizing the laboratory. Works collaboratively with the team and collaborators. Assists in management of animal colony and animal experiments. Conducts periodic training for current and new members of the laboratory. Contributes to the writing of academic papers, reports and final summaries. Collects, records, and analyzes data. Conducts literature reviews. Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. May serve as a lead research specialist. Presents research findings at staff meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences. Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project. Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents. Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator. Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in field relevant to the research (e.g., biology, cell biology, cancer biology) strongly preferred. Advanced degree in field relevant to the research (e.g., biology, cell biology, cancer biology) strongly preferred. Experience: Background contributing to research manuscripts, reports, or publications strongly preferred. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Molecular biology techniques (i.e. quantitative real-time PCR, RNA and DNA isolation, transfection, Lentivirus mediated gene silencing, transformation, cloning). Biochemical techniques (i.e. immunoblots). Tissue culture techniques (i.e. ex vivo cultures, primary cell isolation, transfection, infection, co-culture, three-dimensional modeling). Cell assays (i.e. adhesion, migration, invasion, proliferation, apoptosis, cytotoxicity). Cancer stem cell isolation and culture (human or mouse tumors). Flow cytometry. Microscopy (i.e. immunofluorescent analysis, wound healing assay, immunohistochemical analysis).  Mouse in vivo models of cancer metastasis (i.e. intraperitoneal injections and dissections. Transgenic mouse models (i.e. breeding and genotyping). Mass spectrometry. Knowledge in cancer biology and role of microenvironment during cancer progression. Knowledge of research techniques or methods (cell biology, translation, transcription, primary cultures, microscopy, cell assays, biochemical assays, molecular biology assays). Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures. Preferred Competencies Organization. Problem-solving. Collaboration and independence. Attention to detail. Communication. Strong interest in and commitment to research goals of laboratory. Comfortable working with a team. Flexible in changing research focus. Working Conditions Lab environment. Stand for extended periods. Use computer for extended periods. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (preferred) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.