What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visting Research Specialist (Vlasits Lab) - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences position at uic?
Position Summary
This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects in the field of neurobiology and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research projects. Performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques.
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with Principal Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
Formulate and conduct scientific experiments including mouse behavior experiments, immunohistochemistry of retina tissue, and confocal imaging. Perform 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, write, and maintain comprehensive laboratory protocols and records of experimental results.
Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.
Prepare and implement general laboratory maintenance protocols (e.g. safety, training, waste management, animal).
Analyze scientific literature and evaluate current research results.
Maintain an updated lab notebook and data repository.
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.
Assist with ordering lab supplies and maintaining laboratory stock and inventories.
Coordinate appropriate general laboratory training of research personnel to ensure compliance.
Place orders and lead lab maintenance efforts.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects in the field of neurobiology and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research projects. Performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques.
Duties & Responsibilities