Senior Research Analyst

* Trains and mentors new junior laboratory staff to ensure effective planning and execution; contributes to the development of laboratory policies, procedures, and methods for experimentation; and supports risk assessment and management activities.* Contributes to the development and validation of novel laboratory research methods, including defined gut microbiome mediums, bacterial growth kinetics, bioreactor optimization, and metabolomic and metagenomic characterization of commensal bacterial strains.* Supports the creation of new analytical approaches for live biotherapeutic products, including MALDI-TOF analyses of multi-species consortia.* Ensures adherence to institutional and regulatory policies and procedures.* Maintains laboratory equipment, such as anaerobic chambers, microbial plate readers, bioreactors, MALDI-TOF instruments, and microscopes.* Conducts gnotobiotic and SPF mouse experiments, including oral gavage, intravenous injections, dissections, and fecal collection.* Leads organization and management of the symbiotic strain bank freezer inventory and fulfills commensal bacterial strain requests for internal and external stakeholders, including receipt and dispatch of biological shipments.* Documents, compiles, and helps interpret experimental research data; assists in preparing presentations, SOPs and scientific reports based on laboratory findings.* Handles ordering and procurement of laboratory supplies.* Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.* Takes responsibility for the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. Analyze the meaning, significance, causes, and effects of the subject.* Performs other related work as needed.* Experience with Windows-based operating systems and common software programs such as Microsoft Office suite and electronic lab notebooks (e.g. eLab).* Experience cultivating, characterizing, and preserving anaerobic microorganisms.* Experience working with and maintaining anaerobic chambers and glove boxes.* Experience in bacterial kinetics, bioreactor operation, microscopy, MALDI-TOF, and gnotobiotic mouse models.* Experience working with mice.* Familiarity with bioinformatics tools (e.g. R-script). * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Strong analytical and mathematical skills.* Exceptional multi-tasking and time-management skills.* Exceptional record keeping, organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.* Mature, reliable, and professional demeanor.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.* Adaptable to changing working situations and assignments.* Strong desire to learn.* Ability to train others.* Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here
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