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Research Specialist - Natural Sciences- Surgery

University of Illinois Hospital
Chicago, IL Other
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026

Position Summary

The SITL in the Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Research Specialist-Natural Sciences.

The Research Specialist - Natural Sciences 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 for the SITL in the Department of Surgery.

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 other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  • DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES
  • Collaborate closely with the Director of the Surgical Innovation and Training Laboratory (SITL) to support and advance the laboratory’s clinical research projects, innovation, and educational activities.
  • Coordinate clinical research projects in robotic and minimally invasive surgery throughout all phases of the research process.
  • Assist a trained surgeon during educational activities and hands-on courses organized by Surgical Societies and Companies within the SITL.
  • Take an active role in the education and training of medical students, residents, fellows, and surgeons in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical techniques.
  • Responsible for coordination of multidisciplinary research activities, including the development and management of prospective and retrospective clinical research databases, integration of complex clinical data, etc.
  • Assist with the preparation of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and national and international scientific meetings.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
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