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Research, Analyst

Chicago, IL · Contract

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About the role

  • Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
  • Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.
  • Writes articles, reports and manuscripts.

Responsibilities

  • Perform traditional and high-molecular-weight (HMW) DNA extractions from plant tissue, including fresh, frozen, and herbarium/historical specimens, using CTAB-based and kit-based methods.
  • Design, optimize, and troubleshoot PCR-based assays, including amplicon sequencing workflows and genotyping protocols.
  • Perform gel electrophoresis, quantification (Qubit, Bioanalyzer/TapeStation), and quality assessment of nucleic acids and libraries.
  • Manage procurement and stocking of reagents, consumables, and equipment for both labs
  • maintain organized inventory systems.
  • Manage procurement and stocking of reagents, consumables, and equipment for both labs; maintain organized inventory systems.
  • Manage and organize physical collections of seeds and tissue to facilitate long-term research; assist with large-scale growouts for seed bulking/refresher generations when necessary.
  • Assist with coordination between PIs, greenhouse staff, facilities staff, and growth chamber and greenhouse users to maintain adequate operations for plant growth and experimentation.
  • Interact with graduate students, postdocs, and other lab personnel to support ongoing experiments and troubleshoot protocols.
  • Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.

Requirements

  • include a college or university degree in related field.
  • Experience with standard DNA extraction protocols and HMW adaptations for long-read sequencing applications (e.g., SDS-based, CTAB with high-MW modifications, column-free methods).
  • Hands-on experience with Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) or PacBio library preparation and/or sequencing.
  • Experience designing, validating, and troubleshooting PCR-based assays, including multiplexed or amplicon sequencing approaches.
  • Familiarity with Illumina sequencing library preparation (e.g., NEBNext, Nextera, or equivalent workflows).
  • Experience with plant transformation techniques (Agrobacterium transfection or protoplast culture).
  • Familiarity with and interest in plant genomics, population genetics, evolutionary biology, and/or molecular ecology research.
  • Proficiency with basic bioinformatics tools or data management in a Unix/Linux environment.
  • Oversee lab safety compliance, including maintaining SDS records, coordinating required safety training, and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Nice to have

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in biology, genetics, plant biology, or related field
  • or B.Sc. with 2+ years of relevant independent research experience.
  • BSD E&E Carley Lab
  • About the Department
  • The Kreiner Lab (kreinerlab.com) and Carley Lab (carleylab.uchicago.edu) in the Department of Ecology & Evolution at The University of Chicago seek to hire a shared Laboratory Technician - Research to start in fall 2026.
  • This is a full-time (40 h/week), in-person position with time split 50/50 across the two research groups.
  • These two research groups are separate entities, but use overlapping methods and techniques in their research and share one large laboratory and office space.
  • Experience with long-read sequencing platforms (Oxford Nanopore, PacBio) is preferred.

Skills

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Compensation

  • $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 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.
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Benefits

  • Yes 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 the Benefits Guidebook.

Equal opportunity

  • Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
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