Visiting Research Scientist- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

Position Summary

The Lazarov laboratory in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking highly energetic and organized applicants for a full-time Visiting Research Scientist position. Our research focus is molecular and cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease. This role will involve leading one or more research projects at the lab, writing manuscript and grant applications under the supervision of Dr. Lazarov.

In addition, advising and guiding graduate and undergraduate students at the lab, as well as new postdoctoral fellows. The Visiting Research Scientist is expected to oversee the maintenance of a biomedical laboratory which has uses a combination of molecular, cellular and physiological methods including iPSC models, transgenic mouse models and postmortem human tissue.

Duties

Responsibilities

• Execution of experiments planned with the PI.
• Standardize and systematize comprehensive laboratory protocols while maintaining accurate records of the work performed.
• Write up of manuscripts and grant applications under the supervision of the PI.
• Guidance of graduate, undergraduate and postdoctoral fellows.
• Maintain inventory of lab resources related to the lab projects.
• Communication of lab supplies and orders, and maintainance of laboratory stocks.
• Preparation and implementation of general laboratory maintenance protocols (e.g. safety, training, waste management, animal, etc.).
• Ensure that laboratory procedures comply with all safety requirements.
• Conduct or coordinate ongoing experimental protocols.
• Perform routine molecular biology and biochemical procedures.
• Test, optimize and implement both new and existing methods/techniques.
• Collaborate with the PI and other lab members to prepare or perform experimental procedures.
• Carry out necessary mouse husbandry, colony maintenance and feeding , genotyping using PCR and other methodologies, updating mouse colony records.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.