The University of Chicago Hiring for Research Professional – JR19920-3800 at Orland Park, Illinois Full Time

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PSD Chemistry: Faculty Support

About the Department

Krishnan laboratory is at the forefront of applying DNA nanotechnology for targeting small molecules specifically to diseased cells with organelle-level precision. Currently, our lab is developing high-accuracy, DNA-based probes for diagnostic applications that target nucleic acid-loaded exosomes in circulation. While you are here, your project will involve developing this diagnostic, optimizing exosome isolation from blood, and developing a workflow for diagnosing or sub-typing a specific chronic inflammation state as observed in neurodegenerative disease /cancer/cardiac diseases, etc.

Job Summary

The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Recognizes the need for innovation and develops or incorporates advances in exosome diagnostics, and personalized medicine stemming from circulating cell-based analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintains data organization and management, procurement of research supplies, and management of regulatory documents (IACUC/IBC).
• Creates first drafts for scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
• May present work at scientific meetings and provide peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.
• Helps develop and support research and operations in DNA bio-conjugation techniques.
• Assists in the development, operation, and maintenance of tissue culture, associated support equipment, and consumables, and computational pipeline.
• Trains and assists other lab users, as prescribed by the supervisor, in all aspects of cell biological methods, image processing, and data analysis.
• Develops innate and adaptive immunological assays – multi-parameter flow cytometry /antigen presentation assays.
• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with the 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.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through —
Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Experience:

• Post-doctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Organic synthesis.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of polymer bioconjugates.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Application Documents

• Resume (required).
• Cover Letter (required).
• References (preferred).

Wh en applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled
Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.

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.

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