University of Chicago · 18 hours ago
Senior Research Professional
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Chicago is a renowned institution with a strong history in surgical excellence, particularly in transplantation. They are seeking a Senior Research Professional to execute pancreatic islet processing procedures for clinical transplantation, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining readiness for islet isolation procedures.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintains operations related to the pancreatic islet processing for the purpose of the clinical transplantation, which includes preparation and execution of the processing as well as maintaining appropriate documentation related to those procedures
Facilitates and promotes research project(s) related to the clinical application of pancreatic islet transplantation and assist the Primary Investigator in those projects
Supervises the respective research staff and assigns projects in order to facilitate, promote and contribute to PI's research projects/laboratory
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 training on new techniques. Manage complex data sets for research
Leads the contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants
Trains new laboratory personnel
Uses specialized depth and breadth of expertise to lead and conduct research experiments
Interprets and collects data and trains others in the interpretation of data. Leads the dissemination of data and significantly contributes to scientific publications and grant writing
Leads others to solve complex problems, providing expertise to the team which includes of scientists and clinicians from the University and nationally
Provides expertise to identify protocol problems, inform investigators of problems, or assist in problem resolution efforts, such as protocol revisions. Provides expertise to evaluate factors such as sample collection processes, data management plans, or potential subject risks
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
PhD in related field
Knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Maintains operations related to the pancreatic islet processing for the purpose of the clinical transplantation, which includes preparation and execution of the processing as well as maintaining appropriate documentation related to those procedures
Facilitates and promotes research project(s) related to the clinical application of pancreatic islet transplantation and assist the Primary Investigator in those projects
Supervises the respective research staff and assigns projects in order to facilitate, promote and contribute to PI's research projects/laboratory
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 training on new techniques. Manage complex data sets for research
Leads the contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants
Trains new laboratory personnel
Uses specialized depth and breadth of expertise to lead and conduct research experiments
Interprets and collects data and trains others in the interpretation of data. Leads the dissemination of data and significantly contributes to scientific publications and grant writing
Leads others to solve complex problems, providing expertise to the team which includes of scientists and clinicians from the University and nationally
Provides expertise to identify protocol problems, inform investigators of problems, or assist in problem resolution efforts, such as protocol revisions. Provides expertise to evaluate factors such as sample collection processes, data management plans, or potential subject risks
Performs other related work as needed
Resume (required)
Preferred
PhD in a related field
Knowledge and skills developed through 10 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Prior experience working with pancreatic islet isolation
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to multi-task on frequent and constantly changing demands
Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels in the University
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Cover Letter (preferred)
Benefits
Health, retirement, and paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
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