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PME Esser-Kahn Lab
About the Department
The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME;
https://pme.uchicago.edu/) was established in May 2019 and evolved from
the Institute for Molecular Engineering, which was founded in 2011. The
PME integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from
the molecular level up. The PME\'s rigorous academic and research
programs are made possible through the University of Chicago\'s unique
partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. The Pritzker School of
Molecular Engineering is the first new school at the University of
Chicago in three decades and the first school in the nation dedicated to
molecular engineering. In the next phase of growth as a School, the PME
will continue to expand its team of world-class faculty researchers and
empower students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate with faculty in
cutting-edge facilities. The PME aims to bring solutions for urgent
societal problems to the forefront, while training the next generation
of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs.
Job Summary
The Esser-Kahn Research Lab is seeking an experienced part-time Research
Specialist with a background and interest in vaccine developments. The
ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the Principal
Investigator, Postdoctoral Researchers, and students of the research
lab. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting all aspects
of the lab research projects and research facilities, including
developing experimental or computational approaches to design adjuvants
that better mimic the spatiotemporal pattern of immune activation
induced by natural pathogens to create safer, more effective vaccines.
Responsibilities
- Develops, designs, and conducts research projects according to plan,
including collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data and/or
specimens.
- Contributes original ideas and concepts to solve complex technical
problems, explores new areas of applications in pursuit of
innovative technological solutions to unmet market needs through an
interdisciplinary approach.
- Stays abreast on the latest development of comprehensive knowledge
in the relevant research areas. Effectively articulates ideas,
participates and/or coordinates in developing grant proposals.
- Independently interpret research data, develops conclusions and
communicates the findings to stakeholders through effective oral and
written communication.
- Publishes scholarly papers in peer-reviewed journals and gives
presentations at scientific meetings.
- Effectively interacts and communicates with an integrated team of
researchers from a broad range of disciplines.
- Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects.
Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts.
Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures,
directives, and mandates.
- Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties:
transcribing and coding data; developing data collection
instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling
research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the
process.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor\'s degree or above in a field relevant to the research
being conducted, such as biolog , chemistry, engineering, physics,
or related fields.
Experience:
- A minimum of two years of significant relevant research experience
but job training will be available.
- Background in higher education, academic or industrial research
environment.
- Conducting research experiments of cell culture, western-blot, PCR,
Flowcytometry, and mouse xenograft implantation.
- Demonstrated proficiency in techniques across multiple fields,
including molecular and cellular biology (DNA/RNA isolation, PCRs,
gene expression, immunostaining, protein blotting, cell culture,
developing disease models in mice, etc.).
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Basic computer proficiency including computer programs and standard
laboratory equipment.
Relevant scientific fields.
Research techniques or methods for stem cell biology, stem cell
differentiation technology, and cancer research.
Regulatory policies and procedures.
Familiarity with cell culture, animal models of immunological
experimentation, and general methods of immune experimentation including
but not limited to: flow cytometry, western-blot, cell separation and
isolation, Ficoll gradient separation, statistica