What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Research Specialist -Department of Microbiology and Immunology position at uic?
The University of Illinois Chicago, Department
of Microbiology and Immunology, is
seeking a highly motivated and organized Visiting Research Specialist to work in the laboratory of Dr.
Rong on research related to
antiviral development. The research specialist will assist with both day-to-day
laboratory operations and ongoing research projects. This position offers an
excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining hands-on research
experience in virology, molecular biology, and cell biology within a
collaborative academic research environment.
Job Duties
Laboratory Operations and Maintenance
Order laboratory supplies and reagents and coordinate purchasing requests from lab members.
Maintain chemical and biological inventory records and manage laboratory stock.
Manage and organize freezer, liquid nitrogen tank, and sample databases to ensure proper sample tracking and storage.
Receive, log, and ship laboratory materials, reagents, and biological samples as needed.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repair or servicing of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Organize laboratory space, including reagents, shared equipment, and storage areas.
Prepare common laboratory reagents, buffers, and solutions.
Research Support
Perform laboratory experiments and assist with data collection and basic data analysis to facilitate research projects.
Maintain accurate experimental records and assist with data organization.
Assist with preparation of figures, datasets, and experimental summaries for presentations and publications.
Conduct independent experiments under supervision and contribute to ongoing research projects.
Receive training in virology, molecular biology, and cell culture techniques.
Contribute to a collaborative research environment and provide support to lab members when needed.
Professional Development Opportunities
Opportunity to gain extensive hands-on research experience in virology and molecular biology.
Potential opportunity for co-authorship on scientific publications depending on research contributions.
Job Duties
Laboratory Operations and Maintenance
Order laboratory supplies and reagents and coordinate purchasing requests from lab members.
Maintain chemical and biological inventory records and manage laboratory stock.
Manage and organize freezer, liquid nitrogen tank, and sample databases to ensure proper sample tracking and storage.
Receive, log, and ship laboratory materials, reagents, and biological samples as needed.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repair or servicing of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Organize laboratory space, including reagents, shared equipment, and storage areas.
Prepare common laboratory reagents, buffers, and solutions.
Research Support
Perform laboratory experiments and assist with data collection and basic data analysis to facilitate research projects.
Maintain accurate experimental records and assist with data organization.
Assist with preparation of figures, datasets, and experimental summaries for presentations and publications.
Conduct independent experiments under supervision and contribute to ongoing research projects.
Receive training in virology, molecular biology, and cell culture techniques.
Contribute to a collaborative research environment and provide support to lab members when needed.
Professional Development Opportunities
Opportunity to gain extensive hands-on research experience in virology and molecular biology.
Potential opportunity for co-authorship on scientific publications depending on research contributions.