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**Department**
BSD MED - Genetic Medicine - Center for Chemical Biology and
Therapeutics (CCBT)
**About the Department**
The Center for Chemical Biology and Therapeutics (CCBT) at the
University of Chicago is newly established and dedicated to
interdisciplinary and translational research that bridges chemical
biology and clinical applications. Co-directed by Dr. Hening Lin and Dr.
Chuan He, the Center fosters collaboration between chemists, biologists,
engineers, and clinical scientists to advance drug discovery and
therapeutic development. CCBT will organize monthly faculty meetings,
symposiums, workshops, and students/postdoc seminars to enhance
collaboration across different fields. The Center will also build a
Therapeutic Core Facility to support drug discovery efforts. This staff
scientist position will lead the chemical biology effort of the
Therapeutic Core Facility.
**Job Summary**
The Staff Scientist will play a key role in supporting and advancing the
research initiatives of CCBT. The ideal candidate will have expertise in
chemical biology, protein biochemistry, protein structure determination,
assay development, mammalian cell culture, and will contribute to
experimental design, project execution, data analysis, and scientific
communication. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work
in a dynamic and collaborative research environment while driving
innovative therapeutic discoveries.
**Responsibilities**
- Lead the chemical biology efforts in the Therapeutic Core Facility.
- Design and perform experiments in areas such as protein expression,
protein purification, structure determination, protein evolution,
protein engineering, phage display, cell-based assays, and animal
experiment.
- Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, and students to facilitate
research programs.
- Provide technical expertise, mentorship, and training to junior
researchers.
- Participate in grant writing, manuscript preparation, patent
application, and scientific presentations.
- Oversee research operations, equipment maintenance, and laboratory
protocols of the Therapeutic Core.
- Support the development of the Therapeutic Core Facility by
optimizing workflows and methodologies.
- Coordinate with external partners, core facilities, and funding
agencies as needed.
- Train and supervise non-PhD level lab technicians/assistants.
- Follow all research safety regulations and ensure that the
Therapeutic Core Facility operates in a safe environment.
- Assist the Center Directors in areas as needed.
- 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.
- Performs other related work as needed.
**Minimum Qualifications**
**Education:**
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
**Work Experience:**
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
**Certifications:**
**\-\--**
**Preferred Qualifications**
**Experience:**
- Research experience in a related job discipline as evidenced by
high-quality publications.
**Preferred Competencies**
- Strong experimental and analytical skills in protein biochemistry.
- Proven track record of scientific publications and research
contributions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a
multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong manuscript and proposa writing skills.
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
**Application Documents**
- Resume/CV (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
**Scheduled**
**Weekly Hours**
40
**Drug Test Required**
No
**Health Screen Required**
No
**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**
No
**Pay Rate Type**
Salary
**FLSA Status**
Exempt
**Pay Range**
\$80,000.00 - \$100,000.00
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.
**Bene**
information, please see:
**Department**
BSD MED - Genetic Medicine - Center for Chemical Biology and
Therapeutics (CCBT)
**About the Department**
The Center for Chemical Biology and Therapeutics (CCBT) at the
University of Chicago is newly established and dedicated to
interdisciplinary and translational research that bridges chemical
biology and clinical applications. Co-directed by Dr. Hening Lin and Dr.
Chuan He, the Center fosters collaboration between chemists, biologists,
engineers, and clinical scientists to advance drug discovery and
therapeutic development. CCBT will organize monthly faculty meetings,
symposiums, workshops, and students/postdoc seminars to enhance
collaboration across different fields. The Center will also build a
Therapeutic Core Facility to support drug discovery efforts. This staff
scientist position will lead the chemical biology effort of the
Therapeutic Core Facility.
**Job Summary**
The Staff Scientist will play a key role in supporting and advancing the
research initiatives of CCBT. The ideal candidate will have expertise in
chemical biology, protein biochemistry, protein structure determination,
assay development, mammalian cell culture, and will contribute to
experimental design, project execution, data analysis, and scientific
communication. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work
in a dynamic and collaborative research environment while driving
innovative therapeutic discoveries.
**Responsibilities**
- Lead the chemical biology efforts in the Therapeutic Core Facility.
- Design and perform experiments in areas such as protein expression,
protein purification, structure determination, protein evolution,
protein engineering, phage display, cell-based assays, and animal
experiment.
- Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, and students to facilitate
research programs.
- Provide technical expertise, mentorship, and training to junior
researchers.
- Participate in grant writing, manuscript preparation, patent
application, and scientific presentations.
- Oversee research operations, equipment maintenance, and laboratory
protocols of the Therapeutic Core.
- Support the development of the Therapeutic Core Facility by
optimizing workflows and methodologies.
- Coordinate with external partners, core facilities, and funding
agencies as needed.
- Train and supervise non-PhD level lab technicians/assistants.
- Follow all research safety regulations and ensure that the
Therapeutic Core Facility operates in a safe environment.
- Assist the Center Directors in areas as needed.
- 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.
- Performs other related work as needed.
**Minimum Qualifications**
**Education:**
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
**Work Experience:**
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
**Certifications:**
**\-\--**
**Preferred Qualifications**
**Experience:**
- Research experience in a related job discipline as evidenced by
high-quality publications.
**Preferred Competencies**
- Strong experimental and analytical skills in protein biochemistry.
- Proven track record of scientific publications and research
contributions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a
multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong manuscript and proposa writing skills.
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
**Application Documents**
- Resume/CV (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
**Scheduled**
**Weekly Hours**
40
**Drug Test Required**
No
**Health Screen Required**
No
**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**
No
**Pay Rate Type**
Salary
**FLSA Status**
Exempt
**Pay Range**
\$80,000.00 - \$100,000.00
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.
**Bene**
Job ID: 482362466
Originally Posted on: 6/22/2025
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