The Section of Transplantation at UChicago Medicine is seeking to advance its research in islet cell transplantation for diabetes by hiring an individual to execute preparation for islet isolation and transplantation, and participate in these procedures.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a sterile environment applying aseptic techniques for reagent preparations.
- Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
Responsibilities
- Manages reagent preparation for the human pancreatic islet isolation.
- Actively participates in human islet isolation process.
- Prepares supplies in the cGMP (current Good Manufacture Practice) facility and routinely checks inventory.
- Performs quality control and release criteria tests of final islet product in compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), lab policies, and applicable regulations.
- Assists in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting along with general maintenance of laboratory and office space.
- Perform materials preparation, washing, and sterilization.
- Assists in drafting and implementing improvements of SOPs and other laboratory documentation.
Other
- Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to adjust work schedule to meet the demands of the islet isolation process (i.e., nights and weekends).
