Visiting Research Specialist – McLachlan lab, Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Employer

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States

Description

Position Summary

The Visiting Research Specialist will contribute to the delivery of research projects, including the design, execution, analysis and interpretation of experiments designed to better understand the regulation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) biosynthesis in transgenic mice and cell culture using standard protocols.  Additionally, the Specialist will perform general laboratory management tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

Research

Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and other researchers to design and develop research projects.

Conduct in vivo and in vitro experiments, including complex data collection, evaluation and interpretation.

Test, optimize and implement both new and existing methods, procedures and techniques.

Develop, write and maintain comprehensive laboratory protocols and records of experimental results.

Maintain mouse colonies (husbandry, genotyping and maintenance).

Aid in the preparation and implementation of general laboratory maintenance protocols (e.g. safety, training, waste management, animals).

Communication

Prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants and other documents.

Assist the Principal Investigator in grant and manuscript submission.

Staff Management

Guide, train, advise and assist researchers and students on protocols and techniques as necessary.

Coordinate appropriate general laboratory training of research personnel to ensure compliance.

Provide oversight on record keeping for experimental protocols and results.

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