University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
posted about 2 months ago
The Research Analyst position at the Chong Lab within the University of Chicago's Department of Surgery focuses on supporting scientific research projects related to transplantation. The role involves ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. The Research Analyst will be responsible for analyzing data, maintaining specimens, and conducting literature reviews. Additionally, the position requires assisting in the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and presentations on research findings. The successful candidate will maintain technical and administrative support for research projects, which includes recruiting and scheduling research subjects, developing or amending study protocols, and building databases. The role also involves performing experiments under the direction of the principal investigator and interacting with students and other laboratory staff. A general awareness of research techniques, regulatory policies, and the relevant scientific field is essential. This position is critical to the ongoing work in the Chong Lab, which is known for its contributions to transplantation tolerance and clinical trials in islet cell transplantation for diabetes. The Research Analyst will play a vital role in advancing the lab's research objectives and ensuring the integrity of the research process.