What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist - Natural Sciences (Hourly) position at uic?
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.
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 other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
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