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University of Illinois Chicago

Visiting Research Specialist

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Visiting Research Specialist

Visiting Research Specialist

Hiring Department : Pharmacy Practice

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1027785

Posting Close Date :11/01/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary:The Precision Antimicrobial Laboratory of Dr. Zackery Bulman in the Retzky College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking to fill a Research Specialist position in the area of microbiology (https://idg.pharmacy.uic.edu/research-2/bulman-lab/). The Research Specialist will primarily be responsible for the design and conduct of in vitro microbiology studies in the area of antimicrobial pharmacology.

The College of Pharmacy at UIC, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1 college of pharmacy in the state of Illinois and the #15 college in the US ranked by US News & World Report. More information about the College and Department of Pharmacy Practice can be found at https://pharmacy.uic.edu and https://dpp.pharmacy.uic.edu

Duties & ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with principal investigator to develop, prepare, and execute research projects including, but not limited to, the following: infection models, susceptibility testing, and antimicrobial resistance experiments.Collect and document high-quality results and data that correspond to the research objectives.Maintain updated experimental protocols outlining equipment setup, data collection and data evaluation.Contribute material, prepare results, and assist in writing up findings.Organize and prepare daily research activities.Maintain well-organized laboratory space.Monitor and maintain lab inventory.Guide, train, and mentor lower-level researchers and students on techniques, methods, and procedures.Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in science or related field required. Master's degree in science preferred.A minimum of 3 years related research experience.Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.Proficient in specific lab research techniques.Preferred Qualifications:

A person with experience working in a microbiology lab, are self-driven, organized, and can demonstrate proficiency in various lab techniques is preferred.Additional expertise or training with

in vitro

pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic models and molecular biology is valuable but not required.

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