Research Assistant Professor -TRL

Hiring Department : Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1020372 Posting Close Date : 12/18/2024 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. Description: Position Summary This position is a high level lab staff member reporting to the head of the Toxicology Research Lab. The studies are conducted with government contracts. Duties & Responsibilities Serve as a PI and study director to prepare grants and contracts proposals to extramural funding agencies, i.e. NIH, NCI and HHS. Manage the direct communication with the sponsors and contract agencies on scientific progress report. Prepare the manuscripts and deliver scientific poster presentations at national and international scientific conferences. Monitor the research operations, supervise research scientists, research specialists on data collection, analysis, and reporting for preclinical efficacy and toxicology programs executed for submission to Regulatory Agencies (e.g., FDA, etc.) for the drug and medical device approval process. Manage the day-to-day operations of the TRL lab, monitor all ongoing projects, ensure the progress is up to date with the designed phase of work. Supervise all lab personnel attendance, review and approve timesheets for completeness and compliance with ongoing contract work. Oversee the contract budgets prepared by business managers, review and analyze the TRL billing rate on an annual basis to ensure the rate is competitive in the marketplace and solvent for the operation internally. Prepare scientific and business proposals for clinical and preclinical Government and Private Industry. Review preclinical study protocols and standard operating procedures for execution of drug development activities performed for regulatory (e.g., FDA, etc.) submission. Review data collected on numerous preclinical studies for completeness and compliance with regulations. Direct the preparation of TRL website and marketing materials, cultivate contracts with potential sponsors. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in sciences or related field; ten years of working experience in a toxicology lab; knowledge of data analysis and animal models of acute radiation syndrome; communication and project management skills; able to perform FDA compliant safety pharmacology studies in large and small animals. Preferred Qualifications Masters degree and management skills. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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