The University of Chicago
Research Professional, Sr. Analyst - Chong Lab
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Department : BSD SUR - Transplant Surgery: Research The Section of Transplantation has a long history of surgical excellence, with notable firsts including the first-ever animal organ transplant in 1904, the first successful living donor liver transplant, and the first heart-liver-kidney transplant in the world. UChicago Medicine hosts one of the busiest organ transplant centers in the nation and offers more transplant options than any other program in Illinois. Our researchers are known for basic science research in transplantation tolerance and clinical trials around islet cell transplantation for diabetes. Job Summary
The job facilitates and contributes to the scientific direction of the Chong Lab. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Responsibilities
Works with mouse models of transplantation and pregnancy. Designs, executes, and analyzes experiments involving in vitro cell culture techniques to investigate cellular immune responses. Applies molecular biology techniques such as RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to study gene expression profiles. Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Contributes to facilitating and promoting a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information. Reviews laboratory protocols and trains on new techniques. Manages complex data sets for research. Leads contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants. Trains new laboratory personnel. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field. Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications:
--- Preferred Competencies
Expertise in cellular immunology including in vitro cell culture techniques, and multiparameter flow cytometry including data analysis. Advanced knowledge in molecular biology including RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq and retrovirus cell transfection. Ability to effectively communicate with and train others, including undergraduate and graduate students. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Application Documents
Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Details
Job Family : Research Role Impact : Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Drug Test Required : Yes Health Screen Required : Yes Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required : No Pay Rate Type : Salary FLSA Status : Exempt Pay Range : $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Benefits Eligible: Yes The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits
Eligible: The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. Posting Statement : The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected status, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about safety policies and statistics and is accessible online at securityreport.uchicago.edu.
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Department : BSD SUR - Transplant Surgery: Research The Section of Transplantation has a long history of surgical excellence, with notable firsts including the first-ever animal organ transplant in 1904, the first successful living donor liver transplant, and the first heart-liver-kidney transplant in the world. UChicago Medicine hosts one of the busiest organ transplant centers in the nation and offers more transplant options than any other program in Illinois. Our researchers are known for basic science research in transplantation tolerance and clinical trials around islet cell transplantation for diabetes. Job Summary
The job facilitates and contributes to the scientific direction of the Chong Lab. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Responsibilities
Works with mouse models of transplantation and pregnancy. Designs, executes, and analyzes experiments involving in vitro cell culture techniques to investigate cellular immune responses. Applies molecular biology techniques such as RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to study gene expression profiles. Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Contributes to facilitating and promoting a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information. Reviews laboratory protocols and trains on new techniques. Manages complex data sets for research. Leads contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants. Trains new laboratory personnel. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field. Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications:
--- Preferred Competencies
Expertise in cellular immunology including in vitro cell culture techniques, and multiparameter flow cytometry including data analysis. Advanced knowledge in molecular biology including RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq and retrovirus cell transfection. Ability to effectively communicate with and train others, including undergraduate and graduate students. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Application Documents
Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Details
Job Family : Research Role Impact : Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Drug Test Required : Yes Health Screen Required : Yes Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required : No Pay Rate Type : Salary FLSA Status : Exempt Pay Range : $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Benefits Eligible: Yes The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits
Eligible: The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. Posting Statement : The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected status, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about safety policies and statistics and is accessible online at securityreport.uchicago.edu.
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