Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules. Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator. May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation. Maintains records, [...]
The University of Illinois College of Medicine has a Research Specialist position open for studying the pathogenesis of medulloblastoma (MB) and developing new molecular subgroup specific therapeutic approaches in MB. These projects investigate the roles of immune checkpoints and epigenetic modifiers in the development of MB and establish the logical basis for novel therapy using [...]
A Research Specialist position (mid-range) is available for a motivated, enthusiastic and organized candidate to help with work on studying mechanisms regulating T cell development and differentiation as well as characterizing their role in tumor immunity. The chosen candidate will develop and work independently on a research project as directed by the principal investigator in [...]
The Research Specialist 1 will participate in a research project in a translational cancer genetics laboratory, including genetic and epigenetic studies of breast cancer. Must be able to perform tasks with minimal supervision. Proficiently perform many laboratory techniques such as cell culture, extraction of nucleic acids and proteins from cultured cells, quality control and quantification [...]
Job summary Research Specialist: Plan, conduct and analyze complex laboratory research in ovarian cancer biology using molecular biology, biochemical techniques, tissue culture systems, and high throughput techniques. Additional responsibilities would include assisting with the management of the daily laboratory operations. Specific job duties and responsibilities would vary depending upon the course of research. Opportunities to [...]
The candidate will work in the High-Throughput Screening Core (HTSC) in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM). He/she will work with the Scientific and Technical Directors of the core to further design, to optimize and validate biological assays in high-density formats (i.e. 384 well microtiter plates) for primary human cancers that can be screened against [...]
