Requisition Number
097706
Departmental Job Title
Research Specialist 2
Type of Position
Staff
Number of Positions Available
1
Division
Biological Sciences
Department
2012760-BSD-Surgery-Plastics
*Standard Summary
Principal contribution is the application of principles and knowledge relevant to the administration and support of the research project. Under limited direction, performs complex lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making contributions to methodology. Collects, records and analyzes data. Conducts literature reviews. Participates in writing reports and manuscripts. Oversees the management of equipment and supplies. Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Trains and oversees the work of research support personnel. Responsibilities may include the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research findings at staff meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences; assisting with building databases; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Responsibilities may include the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. May serve as a lead research specialist in smaller labs.
About the Unit
The University of Chicago Department of Surgery is one of the nation's leading programs comprised of 125 full-time faculty and postdoctoral researchers and more than 40 part-time and volunteer appointments. We constantly strive to provide the highest level of complex and innovative surgical care, comprehensive surgical training for tomorrow's leaders as well as groundbreaking basic science and clinical research.
The Department of Surgery prides itself on its many highly regarded investigators. Some focus predominantly on basic or translational research (the "bench"), others focus predominantly on clinical research (the "bedside") and still others are involved in both realms. More than half of our faculty members are involved in some kind of research. Our faculty also holds 70 active research grants from both federal and non-federal sources, totaling more than $10.4 million. They have more than 200 protocols related to clinical research and more than 40 of their clinical trials are externally funded.
The Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is nationally recognized for both clinical and basic research and has major external and federal funding for its research program including awards from the National Institutes of Health and American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. The Section conducts a broad range of both basic and clinical research, including: electrical trauma, tissue transplantation and regeneration, craniofacial bone biology and healing, acellular regenerative dermal matrix for breast reconstruction as well as wound healing and bioengineering.
The Department of Surgery prides itself on its many highly regarded investigators. Some focus predominantly on basic or translational research (the "bench"), others focus predominantly on clinical research (the "bedside") and still others are involved in both realms. More than half of our faculty members are involved in some kind of research. Our faculty also holds 70 active research grants from both federal and non-federal sources, totaling more than $10.4 million. They have more than 200 protocols related to clinical research and more than 40 of their clinical trials are externally funded.
The Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is nationally recognized for both clinical and basic research and has major external and federal funding for its research program including awards from the National Institutes of Health and American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. The Section conducts a broad range of both basic and clinical research, including: electrical trauma, tissue transplantation and regeneration, craniofacial bone biology and healing, acellular regenerative dermal matrix for breast reconstruction as well as wound healing and bioengineering.
Unit Job Summary
Research Specialist 2: Under direction of Raphael C. Lee, MD, ScD (Professor in the Department of Surgery) the incumbent is will assume responsibility for performing and teaching sophisticated and complex laboratory techniques, oversee the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, including radiotracer imaging , biochemical techniques and laboratory animal techniques. The incumbent will be centrally involved in the study of synthetic chaperones for treatment of electrical trauma to nerve and muscle determining the optimum signal to induce spinal reflexes without causing tissue damage. When required represent the PI, help maintain database and perform statistical analyses of research data.
25%: Oversees the day-to day operations of the laboratory
-Maintain meticulous laboratory records.
-Ensures laboratory compliance with all safety requirements
-Teaches laboratory techniques to personnel including medical students, post-doctoral fellows, and other technicians
-Orders laboratory supplies and equipment
25%: Image Acquisition and Analysis
-Operate miniature gamma camera for radioneucleotide tracer imaging;
-Operate MRI scanner to collect data for image analysis;
-Operate gamma camera for radionucleotide imaging.
-Perform digital processing techniques to analyze the MRI and gamma camera images.
-Prepares therapeutic agents for injection into laboratory animals, including computerized files
-Properly maintain computers and other sophisticated laboratory equipment.
-Maintains supply of radiopharmaceuticals
10%: Biochemical techniques
-Preparation of chemical agents used for experiments.
-Isolation and quantification of RNA, DNA, and protein
-Separate serum from blood for enzyme and protein analysis
-Immunohistochemistry
-Enzyme assays
40%: Laboratory animal techniques
-Obtain all ACUP protocol training
-Induced and maintain general anesthesia.
-Setup all intravenous catheters.
-Setup electrodes for ELF and WP electrical injury studies.
-Performs various experimental surgeries;
-Collects blood samples
-Performs euthanasia and necropsy of experimental animals
-Ensures compliance with grant and NIH guidelines regarding the humane treatment of animals
25%: Oversees the day-to day operations of the laboratory
-Maintain meticulous laboratory records.
-Ensures laboratory compliance with all safety requirements
-Teaches laboratory techniques to personnel including medical students, post-doctoral fellows, and other technicians
-Orders laboratory supplies and equipment
25%: Image Acquisition and Analysis
-Operate miniature gamma camera for radioneucleotide tracer imaging;
-Operate MRI scanner to collect data for image analysis;
-Operate gamma camera for radionucleotide imaging.
-Perform digital processing techniques to analyze the MRI and gamma camera images.
-Prepares therapeutic agents for injection into laboratory animals, including computerized files
-Properly maintain computers and other sophisticated laboratory equipment.
-Maintains supply of radiopharmaceuticals
10%: Biochemical techniques
-Preparation of chemical agents used for experiments.
-Isolation and quantification of RNA, DNA, and protein
-Separate serum from blood for enzyme and protein analysis
-Immunohistochemistry
-Enzyme assays
40%: Laboratory animal techniques
-Obtain all ACUP protocol training
-Induced and maintain general anesthesia.
-Setup all intravenous catheters.
-Setup electrodes for ELF and WP electrical injury studies.
-Performs various experimental surgeries;
-Collects blood samples
-Performs euthanasia and necropsy of experimental animals
-Ensures compliance with grant and NIH guidelines regarding the humane treatment of animals
Education
Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted required.
Advanced degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted preferred.
Advanced degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted preferred.
Experience
A minimum of one year of relevant research experience required.
Experience in programming and utilizing computer hardware and software required.
4 years of relevant research experience preferred.
Masters degree in biomedical engineering or medical physicnas preferred
Experience in programming and utilizing computer hardware and software required.
4 years of relevant research experience preferred.
Masters degree in biomedical engineering or medical physicnas preferred
Competencies
Ability to train others required.
Knowledge in relevant scientific field required.
Knowledge of research techniques or methods required.
Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures required.
Analytical skills required.
Problem-solving skills required.
Attention to detail required.
Organizational skills required.
Verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Knowledge in relevant scientific field required.
Knowledge of research techniques or methods required.
Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures required.
Analytical skills required.
Problem-solving skills required.
Attention to detail required.
Organizational skills required.
Verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Required Job Seeker Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Reference Contact Info
Cover Letter
Reference Contact Info
Optional Job Seeker Documents
Work Location
Campus - Hyde Park
Other Work Location
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Hours/Week
40
If other than regular hours (M-F, 8:30-5:00) please detail
Regular, with evenings and weekends as necessary.
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Union (If applicable):
Non-Union
Pay Grade
NA
Pay Range
Depends on Qualifications
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Does this position require incumbent to operate a vehicle on the job?
No
Is a Background Check Required?
Yes
Is Drug Testing Required?
No
Employee Referral Bonus Amount
None
Posting Date
01-22-2015
Remove from posting on or before
07-22-2015
