Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Associate (Sharma Lab)
Streeterville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$46K/yr - $76K/yr
0+ years expAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care and is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop regenerative engineering strategies for various disease states. The role involves technical assistance, data analysis, and participation in research activities.
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Responsibilities
Provide researchers as requested with technical assistance
Performs job functions adhering to principals of innovation, academic excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality research effort to our Institution, co-workers and others
Genetic studies, molecular biology Redcap/ Imaging software, gene chip arrays and others
Analyzing data
Preparing data for presentations, grants and publications
Help write grant proposals and progress reports related to research projects
Participate in regular lab meetings, journal clubs, and research seminars
Other job functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree with a major in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related area
0-3 years of experience with the required skillset
Ability to culture cells, fabricate human organoids containing multiple cell types, and experience with organoid characterization techniques (cell viability, metabolic assays, RNA-seq, post-translational modification characterizations, and confocal imaging with quantification)
Expertise with deriving, isolating, culturing, and evaluating novel pluripotent and multipotent stem and progenitor cells derived from a diverse group of tissues
Expertise with regards to quantitative morphometry derived from IHC/IF tissue staining
Nanomolecule design, synthesis, characterization (WAXS, SAXS, CD, HPLC, LC-MS/MS; in vitro and in vivo assessments) as demonstrated by lab publications
Small molecule identification via library screens; subsequent in vitro and in vivo testing directly relevant for the promotion of tissue regeneration and inflammation modulation
Expertise with polymeric biomaterial fabrication and characterization (mechanical testing, IR, NMR) with in vivo applications
3D programming/printing ability with in vivo applications
Small and large animal handling, surgery, and maintenance
Strong statistical/data analysis background and expertise with statistical analyses software (R, Python, MATLAB, SAS)
Excellent writing and communication skills
Organizational skills: Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations
Ph.D. or MD in Medical or Biological Science Program
Knowledge in Computer programs, word, excel and power point presentations
Preferred
Agent-based modeling, and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling a plus as well as any machine learning skills
Familiarity with soft, conformal bioelectronics
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Company
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.95MKey Investors
Baby Safety FoundationNational Cancer InstituteAce Hardware
2025-10-07Grant
2024-11-04Grant· $3.7M
2019-09-27Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
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Director Advanced Practice Anesthesia Services
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