Research Specialist - Lazarov Lab, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

Description The Lazarov laboratory in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking highly energetic and organized applicants for a full-time Research Specialist position. Our research focus is molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and Tauopathies as well as ALS and Huntington’s disease. Experimental procedures include molecular and cellular biology, cloning, transfection, immunochemistry, histology, microscopy and small animal surgeries. This role will involve overseeing the maintenance of a biomedical laboratory which has uses a combination of cell and molecular methods including primary neuronal cultures from rodents, use of transgenic mouse models and generation/production of monoclonal antibodies with using experimental procedures including molecular and cellular biology, cloning, transfection, immunochemistry, histology, microscopy and small animal surgeries. Duties and Responsibilities Carry out mouse husbandry, colony maintenance, genotyping using PCR and other methodologies, updating mouse colony records. Maintain inventory of lab supplies and chemicals. Ordering lab supplies and maintaining laboratory stocks. Standardize and systematize comprehensive laboratory protocols while maintaining accurate records of the work performed. Preparation and implementation of general laboratory maintenance protocols (e.g. safety, training, waste management, animal, etc.). Ensure that laboratory procedures comply with all safety requirements. Supervise and train new graduate and undergraduate students. Conduct or coordinate ongoing experimental protocols. Perform routine molecular biology and biochemical procedures. Generate primary neuronal cell cultures Test, optimize and implement both new and existing methods/techniques. Collaborate with the PI and other lab members to prepare or perform experimental procedures in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunocytochemistry, primary neuronal cell culture and live cell imaging.