What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Research Specialist - Cardiology 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.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
Position emphasis in basic research on cardiac biology using cell biology, molecular cloning, and mouse models.
Assays to be performed will include western blotting, protein expression and purification, RT-PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, genetic profiling and data analysis, mouse tissue isolation, histology, and genotyping.
Animal care and routine mouse line colony maintenance including husbandry and breeding, preparation and maintenance of laboratory protocols such as biosafety, training, and waste management.
Work with principal investigator or other members in the lab to develop and conduct projects, assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.
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.
The laboratory of Dr. Liang Hong in the Department of Medicine (Cardiology) seek a motivated research specialist who can multitask and participate actively in the execution of ongoing research projects on the cardiovascular diseases.
Duties & Responsibilities