Research Specialist - Natural Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 29, 2025
Research Specialist - Natural Sciences Research Specialist - Natural Sciences Hiring Department: COM-Department of Pathology Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1029521 Posting Close Date: 04/30/2025 Salary: Salary range from 50,000 to 65,000.00 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques. Duties & Responsibilities Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals. Formulate and conduct scientific experiments and analyses. Performs complex data collection and laboratory techniques. Analyze and evaluate test and research results. Use the Leica Aperio AT2, Akoya Vectra, and other digital microscopy imaging systems as well as image analysis software tools such as ImageJ, Indicalabs HALO, Akoya inForm and MatLab to complete imaging projects. Learn basic histology of human and animal tissues. Assist in developing image analysis methodologies and algorithms for use in research applications. Perform data transformations and data cleaning services for facility users. Aid facility users in the preparation of grants, manuscripts and presentations including providing detailed method descriptions and assessing the feasibility of research proposals. Assist in maintaining billing and other administrative data for the core facility. Provide cost estimates for facility users. Create posters, graphs and tables for publication and grant applications. Research study data entry, error checking and basic statistical analysis. Interact with pathologists and medical scientists on imaging related tasks. Train study personnel on imaging techniques. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in science or related field required. Master's degree in science preferred. A minimum of 3 years related research experience. Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods. Proficient in specific lab research techniques. Preferred Qualifications The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14197?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-ab03f0f600677442be7f9c3150654a39