Visiting Research Specialist - Natural Sciences at University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago, IL

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Position Summary The Visiting Research Specialist- Natural Sciences will provide technical and research support for a laboratory investigating neurodevelopment, synaptic plasticity, and mechanisms relevant to psychiatric disorders. The position will perform human pluripotent stem-cell and cortical organoid culture, assist with experimental treatments and sample collection, conduct molecular and cellular assays, maintain laboratory records and inventories, and support data collection and analysis. The Visiting Research Specialist- Natural Sciences will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and collaborate with other laboratory personnel on ongoing research Duties & Responsibilities Perform hands-on laboratory experiments supporting research in neurodevelopment and psychiatric disease. Maintain human pluripotent stem-cell cultures and generate and maintain human cortical organoids and other cell-based models. Conduct experimental treatments and sample collection and perform molecular, cellular, imaging, and biochemical assays Assist with optimization and troubleshooting of experimental protocols and preparation of samples for downstream analyses Support routine laboratory operations, including preparation of media and reagents, maintenance of laboratory supplies and inventories, organization of shared laboratory materials and equipment, and coordination of routine equipment maintenance Assist in maintaining laboratory organization and compliance with applicable institutional research and safety procedures._x000d_ Collect, organize, and perform preliminary processing of experimental data Maintain accurate and timely experimental records, protocols, sample inventories, and other research documentation. Assist with organization of data and experimental materials for analysis, presentation, and preparation of scientific reports and manuscripts. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.