Research Specialist (147712) at University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois

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University of Illinois




College of Veterinary Medicine




Research Specialist



The Department of Comparative Biosciences (Reddi Laboratory) is looking for a Research Specialist to perform laboratory expiriments including; mouse colony maintenance, laboratory organization and safety procedures, as well as ordering laboratory supplies. Knowledge in transcriptomics and mass spectrometry will be a plus, but opportunities to learn will be provided. For information on the lab please visit https://vetmed.illinois.edu/reddi-lab/.


The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.



Duties:

• Perform laboratory experiments


• Mouse colony maintenance


• Lab organization, maintenance of lab safety records


• Ordering laboratory supplies

Required Education:

• Bachelors of Science

Preferred Education:

• Ph.D.

Required Experience:

• Prior experience of working in a research laboratory

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• DNA work, Protein work, PCR

Salary and Appointment Information



This is a full-time academic professional position. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.



Application Procedures



For full consideration, please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume and three professional references by December 16, 2021. Position will remain open until filled.


For further information regarding this vacancy, contact Dr. Reddi at preddi@illinois.edu.


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University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.


The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.


College Name or Administrative Unit:


College of Veterinary Medicine


Category:


6-Research


Title:


Research Specialist (147712)


Open Date:


12/02/2021


Organization Name:


Comparative Biosciences Apply Now