Research Specialist - Department of Biomedical Engineering

Position Summary

Hiring Department: Department of Biomedical Engineering
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Salary: $43,888.00 to $60,000.00
This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques.

• Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
• Formulate and conduct scientific experiments and analyses. Performs complex data collection and laboratory techniques. Analyze and evaluate test and research results.
• Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods, procedures and techniques.
• Develop and write advanced, comprehensive experimental protocols.
• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.
• Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.
• Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.
• Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES
  • Research
    • Conduct research studies and analyses. Performs complex data and sample collection and study methods, including surveys, biological samples, electroencephalograms, wearable information.
    • Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies.
    • Order study supplies, maintain inventories and participant compensation
    • Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed
    • Assist with the replication, refinement and addition of new research approaches based on project needs.
    • Assist with the test, customization and implementation of new methods and procedures.
    • Assist in the development and written of advanced, comprehensive protocols, including lab protocols and IRB.
  • Communication
    • Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports.
    • Contribute material, prepare results, and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.
    • Maintain and process required paperwork.
    • Present results to the larger team of researchers that participate in the project.
  • Staff Management
    • Guide, train, and advise researchers and graduate and undergraduate students on techniques, methods, and procedures.
    • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required. Master’s degree in science preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• Proficient in specific lab research techniques.

Benefits: eligible for benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.