Please send curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references to: Dr. James Holaska, Ph.D., Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Ave, Room A607, MC6088, Chicago, IL., 60637 (3 years or less postdoctoral training) E-mail: jholaska@uchicago.edu. Email applications are preferred. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Brief Job Description

This is a dynamic and challenging position which focuses on planning and standardization of diverse cell-based /non cell-based assays involving a wide range of readout types. It is critical to ensure that process planning and flow are streamlined to successfully meet assay standardization timelines in terms of consistency and reproducibility, as deliverables to multiple divisions across the company.

More specifically the work includes: Ability to translate a study plan/protocol into reliable, reproducible measurements through a variety of techniques (ELISA, PCR, SDS-PAGE, Immunoblots, and Flow Cytometry).

Ability to troubleshoot assays, maintain records and perform statistical data analysis

Work Experience:

Worked in an academic setting or in industry with primary cells/cell lines/cocultures/tissue sections and is conversant with cell-based and other assays

Educational Requirements:

M.Sc/ M.Tech in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Cell Biology/Related discipline with 3 years (or higher) relevant experience

Skills

As a Scientist
-Ability to remain well-versed with relevant literature
-Good track record with completing assays on time and multi tasking
As a Leader
-Successful at overseeing a team
-Ability to motivate and align team members against the main goal
-Organized
-Clear work allocation plan

Other Personal Characteristics

-Patient
-Analytical
-Detail-oriented
-Efficient time management abilities