Visiting Research Specialist – College of Pharmacy – Pharmaceutical Sciences – Lee Lab

Visiting Research Specialist – College of Pharmacy – Pharmaceutical Sciences – Lee Lab

Hiring Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1029458

Posting Close Date: July 2, 2025

Salary: The salary range for this position is $50,000 – $60,000

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.

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The Lee laboratory is focused on understanding disease-induced changes in the tissue microenvironment and their impact on drug distribution and therapeutic actions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Keep accurate records of the experiments suitable for the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals.

Present the results at scientific meetings.

Participate in weekly lab meetings, Journal Clubs and common seminars within the Department.

Learn and perform hands-on experiments to make progress in research projects.

Data analysis and quantification.

Participate in writing manuscripts and grant proposals.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in science preferred.
• Previous experience with lab work.
• Experience with optical microscopy and protein/antibody engineering and synthesis is advantageous.
• Omics study and bioinformatics experience is preferred.

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