Department
BSD OBG - Lengyel Lab
About the Department
Our translational research laboratory is in the Center for Integrated Science, a research building on campus that houses 40 independent research groups.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Train and supervise new laboratory personnel in the biomarker research group.
Review laboratory protocols and training on new techniques.
Lead collaborative efforts to optimize experimental techniques for biomarker detection.
Oversee standard operating procedures and assesses quality control measures to ensure high-quality analytes (DNA, plasma, serum).
Serve as the lead contact for collaborations with outside institutions for validation cohorts.
Manage collection and analysis of complex experimental datasets, including but not limited to clinical data, omic datasets, longitudinal studies, and other types of quantitative or qualitative data as needed for research projects and goals.
Compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies.
Contribute to writing, proofreading, and fact-checking papers and presentations.
Maintain databases linking clinical information to biospecimens (REDCap, MS ACCESS), including validation of data entry.
Prepare sample collection progress reports (acquisition, overview, distribution of histologies, and other factors as needed/ appropriate).
Lead the scientific writing of protocols (IRB), publications, and grants (both federal and non-federal).
Write study protocols, including study design, consent forms, schema, study flyers, and amendments.
Report study enrollment on human subject research in accordance with NIH and FDA guidelines in preparation for FDA submission.
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 Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in systems biology, molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, chemical or biomedical engineering.
Experience:
One year or more of relevant research experience.
A background in cancer and cell biology.
Knowledge and experience working with basic statistics.
Experience using REDCap software.
Experience with Assay development, quality control, and developing standard procedures.
Preferred Competencies
Ability and experience in training others.
Knowledge in one or more relevant scientific fields.
Proficient in research techniques or methods.
Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
Analytical skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Organizational skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions
Lab environment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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