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. Additionally, the position will require the performance of complex laboratory and data collection techniques.

TheLaboratory of Dr. Mark McCauley in the Department of Medicine at the Universityof Illinois Chicago is seeking to hire a Research Specialist who willcontribute to the design and delivery of translational research in the area ofCardiology and Cardiovascular Science.
Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with Principal 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.

Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods, procedures and techniques.

Develop and write advanced, comprehensive experimental protocols.

Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.

Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.

Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.

Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.

Perform molecular biology experiments including: Western blot, co-immunoprecipitation, PCR, microscopy, immunohistochemistry.

Cell culture and viral transfection techniques.

Perform physiology experiments in mice including: blood pressure measurements, treadmill exercise experiments, ECG, and ultrasound echocardiography.

Animal husbandry for small animals (mice) and routine care of large animals (sheep).

Maintains detailed records of experiments and laboratory management protocols.

Submitting research protocols to animal care committee.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.