Research Specialist - Translational Cancer Research

Hiring Department: Radiology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1033768

Posting Close Date: 06/21/2025

Salary: The Budgeted Salary for this Position: $53,000 - $56,000

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary
This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute

and interpret research projects. Performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques.

Salary: $53,000 - $56,000

Duties & Responsibilities

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. 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.

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.

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.

Addendum Below:

Work with the Principal investigator and other lab members to design, develop, and perform experiments, including the

use of mammalian cell culture, cell isolation, collection, processing, and storage of tissues, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and

Western blotting.

Oversee the day to day running of the laboratory including ordering, laboratory inventory, and safety compliance.

Preparation and maintenance of laboratory protocols (e.g., safety, training, waste management, animal) and standard

operating procedures.

Train and provide oversight to other members of the laboratory.

Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, presentations, grants, and other documents.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cell culture, animal handling and procedures, molecular biology, PCR and/or Western Blotting

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and the State of Illinois offer competitive wages, benefit programs and resources for employees. UIC is strongly committed to providing equitable benefit options throughout each stage of employment. Many benefits become effective on the first day of employment. Benefits offered by UIC include health care options, wellness programs, educational opportunities, tuition assistance, vacations, holidays and other leave benefits, and University retirement plans. Detailed information on specific employee benefits may be found online at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and the State of Illinois offer competitive wages, benefit programs and resources for employees. UIC is strongly committed to providing equitable benefit options throughout each stage of employment. Many benefits become effective on the first day of employment. Benefits offered by UIC include health care options, wellness programs, educational opportunities, tuition assistance, vacations, holidays and other leave benefits, and University retirement plans. Detailed information on specific employee benefits may be found online at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation