Staff Scientist
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Full-Time
$70,000
OfficeSenior
Department
BSD OBG - Lengyel Lab
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Train, mentor, and supervise laboratory personnel within the development subgroup, including instruction on new techniques, protocol adherence, and data integrity standards.
Lead collaborative efforts to optimize proteomics methods, analytical modeling, and data interpretation across multidisciplinary and international partnerships.
Serve as the primary contact for proteomics related collaborations, coordinating scientific priorities, troubleshooting technical challenges, and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Ensure compliance of all research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including support for IRB protocols and human subject research standards.
Serve as a scientific resource for data collection, experimental design, and complex data analysis, providing intellectual and technical expertise to advance project goals.
Review and refine laboratory protocols, implement new methodologies, and manage complex, high dimensional research datasets.
Lead and support scientific writing efforts, including preparation and revision of IRB protocols, peer reviewed publications, and federal and non federal grant submissions.
Contribute to proofreading, fact checking, and scientific editing of manuscripts, grant applications, and professional presentations to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Contributes to facilitating and promoting a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
Reviews laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manage complex data sets for research.
Leads the contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, bioinformatics, or related discipline/field.
Experience:
3-5 years hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS systems strongly preferred.
LC-MS/MS, bottom-up proteomics, sample preparation including working with plasma or tissue samples, bioinformatics/data analysis tools, and experimental design strongly preferred.
Strong academic background with a publication record in peer-reviewed journals strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated knowledge in proteomics, mass spectrometry, cancer biology, translational research, or related scientific disciplines.
Proficiency in advanced research methodologies, including proteomic workflows, experimental design, data acquisition, and quantitative analysis.
Strong understanding of regulatory policies and procedures governing human subjects research, including IRB requirements and institutional compliance standards.
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex, high dimensional datasets and translate findings into meaningful scientific conclusions.
Proven problem solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot experimental challenges, optimize methods, and refine analytical approaches.
Exceptional attention to detail in experimental execution, data management, protocol development, and scientific documentation.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, collaborations, and regulatory timelines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to contribute to manuscripts, grant applications, protocols, and professional presentations.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within multidisciplinary and international research teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with scientific data management and analysis platforms.
Collaborative mindset with a commitment to advancing shared research goals while maintaining accountability for individual deliverables.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a laboratory and research setting with routine exposure to biological specimens, chemicals, and standard laboratory equipment, in accordance with established safety protocols.
Regular use of advanced proteomics and mass spectrometry instrumentation.
Significant computer based work for data analysis, modeling, documentation, and scientific writing.
Compliance with institutional safety standards, biosafety procedures, and regulatory requirements related to human subjects research.
Ongoing collaboration with multidisciplinary research and clinical teams.
Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to meet instrument availability and project deadlines.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
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
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 theBenefits Guidebook.
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