Research Scientist- Coloff Lab
About the role
The laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Coloff in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Illinois Chicago has an immediate opening for a Research Scientist to direct the investigation of lipid metabolism in breast cancer.
Responsibilities
- Use proper scientific methods for publication and participate in scientific symposia.
- Analyze data and information, evaluate and report findings to Senior Research Faculty and other involved research staff.
- Author and coauthor articles for publication and participate in scientific hypotheses development and implementation.
- Develop and maintain research records, grant information, research notes, and resource utilization.
- Identify and coordinate working relationships with peers and other appropriate University personnel to achieve defined goals and objectives.
- Train fellows and students in techniques related to lipid metabolism and cell biology.
- Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met.
- Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
Requirements
- PhD in Biological Sciences or related topic required.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in lipid metabolism techniques required.
- Knowledge of lipid identification by mass spectrometry, mouse husbandry and genetic manipulation, organoid tissue culture growth and imaging, and statistics and statistical program usage.
Qualifications
PhD in Biological Sciences or related topic required.
A minimum of five years’ experience in lipid metabolism techniques required.
Knowledge of lipid identification by mass spectrometry, mouse husbandry and genetic manipulation, organoid tissue culture growth and imaging, and statistics and statistical program usage.
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Pay
The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $75,000.
Schedule
Not specified