Visiting Research Specialist - McLachlan lab, Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Visiting Research Specialist - McLachlan lab, Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Hiring Department:
Microbiology and Immunology

Location:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1041581

Posting Close Date:
For fullest consideration, apply by 5pm, 7/15/2026.

Salary:

The salary range of employees currently holding equivalentpositions is $43,888 to $60,000

We strive to provide a competitive salary, consideringfactors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Visiting Research Specialist will contribute to the delivery of research projects, including the design, execution, analysis and interpretation of experiments designed to better understand the regulation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) biosynthesis in transgenic mice and cell culture using standard protocols. Additionally, the Specialist will perform general laboratory management tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

Research
Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and other researchers to design and develop research projects.
Conduct in vivo and in vitro experiments, including complex data collection, evaluation and interpretation.
Test, optimize and implement both new and existing methods, procedures and techniques.
Develop, write and maintain comprehensive laboratory protocols and records of experimental results.
Maintain mouse colonies (husbandry, genotyping and maintenance).
Aid in the preparation and implementation of general laboratory maintenance protocols (e.g. safety, training, waste management, animals).

Communication
Prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants and other documents.
Assist the Principal Investigator in grant and manuscript submission.

Staff Management
Guide, train, advise and assist researchers and students on protocols and techniques as necessary.
Coordinate appropriate general laboratory training of research personnel to ensure compliance.
Provide oversight on record keeping for experimental protocols and results.

Education and Experience

Experience in in vivo and cell culture models of HBVbiosynthesis, mouse handling and husbandry is highly valued, whereas basicmolecular biology, and biochemistry (e.g. western blotting, ELISA), is beneficial. Basic competence with software for data analysis and presentation formats (e.g. Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Prism, End Note) is also required. Candidates should be methodical,and possess strong communication, organizational and record-keeping skills.

Requires 3 years research experience, and a Bachelor'sdegree in a biological field.

Working Conditions
Laboratory environment with potential exposure to biologicaland chemical hazards. Must be…