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Loyola University Chicago Senior Staff Scientist-Fernandez in Chicago, Illinois
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Position Details
Job Title SR STAFF SCIENTIST
Position Number 8350194
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Part-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus
Department Name
Location Code SURGERY (06740A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and execute complex experiments and technical procedures as directed by the Principal Investigator involving animal surgeries, tissue or cell cultures and making direct experimental measurements -Independently perform experimental techniques and operate specialized equipment required to complete projects. May set up experimental design and lab techniques. May draft abstracts, manuscripts and posters for publication and/or presentation. -Perform in-depth analysis using Prism software. Perform literature searches on computer and retrieve literature from library. Develop specific protocols and methodology for new experiments. -Assist with inventory of essential lab supplies and responsibility for ensuring necessary items are available. Assist with orderly record of purchases. Ensure maintenance of equipment and more sophisticated lab instruments. Serve as liaison to vendors for purchasing new and maintaining existing equipment. -Ensure lab environment complies with safety regulations and assume responsibility for safety in the lab. Maintain a safe and orderly lab environment. -Implement experiments and perform lab techniques specific to lab and in accordance with direction from the Principal Investigator -Primary authority in training new lab personnel, assigning and checking work. May train and provide oversight of medical and graduate students and other lab users. -Perform other duties as required
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in biology, molecular biology, microbiology or related field
- Excellent bench skills
- Flexible with technological challenges
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational skills
- Goal and deadline oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills, as evidenced by a publication record
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
None
Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes
Physical Demands Standing
Working Conditions Animals
Open Date 10/27/2020
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/14437