Department
BSD SUR - Colon and Rectal: Administration
About the Department
The Section of Colon & Rectal Surgery features faculty and staff who tackle complex cases of inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, and pelvic floor disorders. UChicago Medicine is nationally recognized for our surgeons' expertise in complicated benign and malignant disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus. We are at the forefront of surgical innovation and highly skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques such as advanced laparoscopic surgery, transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM), robotic surgery and endoscopic procedures. The section's educational endeavors focus on training the next generation of colon and rectal surgeons. The colon and rectal surgery fellowship program trains surgeons in the multidisciplinary care of patients with colon and rectal pathologies, provides opportunities for high quality research, and prepares the surgeons for pursuit of academic careers. Fellows can expect a central role in comprehensive multidisciplinary patient management and training in innovative approaches such as robotic surgery and transanal endoscopic microsurgery — the leading edge of colon and rectal surgical care in the 21st century.
Job Summary
The Shogan Laboratory is looking to hire an experienced Staff Scientist to assist the team in understanding the influence of the gut micro environment and bacteria on the development of postoperative complications after intestinal surgery. The Lab is particularly interested in how microbes drive the development of infection and recurrent colorectal cancer after surgery. The lab uses both in vitro and in vivo techniques, including murine models of colorectal surgery. The optimal candidate will have extensive experience in microbiology, particularly gut microbiology and gut related metabolites. The candidate would have expertise in bacterial culture and identification, mutagenesis, bacterial phenotype analysis, and generation of knockout mutants. Experience with bioinformatics analysis such as 16s rRNA, shotgun sequencing, and/or metabolomics is a plus.
Responsibilities
Develops an independent line of inquiry related to the focus of the Shogan Lab. While there will be guidance from the PI, the Staff Scientist should be able to run the project fully with little supervision. This includes independent troubleshooting and generation of independent collaboration.
Collaborate with clinical and basic scientists in other labs and represents the PI as needed.
Maintains clear, accurate, complete, and timely reports of experiments.
Supervises other lab personnel in research techniques, instruments, laboratory methods, procedures, and safety and acts as a team-player in helping others perform microbiological related experiments.
Act as a mentor for junior members of the lab including undergraduate students, medical students, and research fellows.
Participate in grant writing and manuscript generation which includes writing and creation of figures.
Effectively communicates, coordinates, and troubleshoots team-based research efforts through participation in laboratory and research meetings.
Maintains records to ensure compliance with biosafety, radiation safety, animal protocols, compliance reports, instrument maintenance, institutional protocols, and supply orders. Notifies PI of any potential violations of regulations.
Helps monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
Assures maintenance and good working condition of equipment to ensure continuum of research.
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.
Creates first drafts for 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.
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Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Competencies
Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently on own projects and as part of a team.
History of peer-reviewed publications in relevant field.
Familiarity with grant preparation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to supervise and train others.
Application Documents
Resume (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
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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