Research Professional, Sr. Analyst - Chong Lab

BSD SUR - Transplant Surgery: Research The Section of Transplantation is built on a strong history of surgical excellence, including the first-ever animal organ transplant in 1904. Over the years, the section has gone on to achieve many more 'firsts,' including the first successful living donor liver transplant and the first heart-liver-kidney transplant in the world. Today, UChicago Medicine is home to one of the busiest organ transplant centers in the nation and offers more transplant options than any other program in Illinois.

What our surgeons can achieve in the operating room would not be possible without the ongoing work that is done in our laboratories, and this is especially true in the Section of Transplantation. Our researchers are well known for their basic science research in transplantation tolerance and clinical trial work around islet cell transplantation for diabetes. The job facilitates and contributes to the scientific direction of the Chong Lab. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

• Works with mouse models of transplantation and pregnancy.
• Designs, executes, and analyzes experiments involving in vitro cell culture techniques to investigate cellular immune responses.
• Applies molecular biology techniques such as RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to study gene expression profiles.
• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Contributes to facilitating and promoting a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
• Reviews laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manage complex data sets for research.
• Leads the contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
• Trains new laboratory personnel.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field. Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Expertise in cellular immunology including in vitro cell culture techniques, and multiparameter flow cytometry including data analysis.
• Advanced knowledge in molecular biology including RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq and retrovirus cell transfection.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and train others, including undergraduate and graduate students
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Research Individual Contributor 40 Yes Yes No Salary Exempt $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Yes