Department

BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Drazer Research Staff

About the Department

The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies.

Job Summary

The Drazer Lab is looking for a Staff Scientist who will partner with the Principal Investigator and will serve as the co-leader of a cutting-edge research program focused on the biology of rare blood cancers. The Scientist will help lead a diverse portfolio of research projects that includes developing high-fidelity models of rare blood cancers, tissue engineering studies, 'big data' analyses, and disseminating research products. These products will include papers, presentations, grants, project updates, and documents related to intellectual properties. The scientist will collaborate regularly with the PI (Drazer), junior scientists, and trainees (graduate students, clinical fellows, medical students, and undergraduate students). The scientist will be highly involved in preparing and writing grant applications and reports and will co-author scientific research manuscripts. They will supervise other research staff in tandem with Dr. Drazer.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and tests experimental protocols for research (including empirical protocols, computational, statistical methods, etc.).

Collaborates with other researchers as appropriate.

Preparing and writing grant applications and reports, and co-authoring scientific research manuscripts.

May supervise other research staff and students.

Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.

Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for research.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

Experience in generating, characterizing, and analyzing murine and cellular models.

Experience in developing and implementing empirical genomic protocols.

Experience with the analysis of population genetic data sets.

Experience with assisting in the training, a strong publication record, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research.

Supervisory experience.
 

Preferred Competencies

Knowledge of contemporary patient-derived cellular models.

Knowledge of bioinformatics methods and statistical tools for analyzing genomic data.

Knowledge of murine modeling.

Knowledge of immunology.

Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.

Analytical skills.

Problem-solving skills.

​Attention to detail.

Organizational skills.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required)

Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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