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Research Technician

Hyde Park Campus, USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$22k-$25kDetected 15 days ago
PythonLinuxComputer VisionStatisticsBioinformaticsMolecular BiologyResearchLab ResearchAnimal StudiesCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • The Chevrier Lab is seeking a Research Technician with a background and interest in computational or experimental biology who will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator, lab staff and trainees.

Responsibilities

  • Documents, compiles, and assists with interpreting experimental data and adjusting experimental protocols.
  • Reports data to supervisor and team, attends team meetings to share results, plan projects and experiments, and ensures that projects support current team goals.
  • Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
  • Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
  • Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments
  • Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
  • May assist recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support.
  • Is developing skills in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

  • include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
  • Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted.
  • Advanced degree.
  • Possess experience in a research laboratory, preferably in an independent project.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of immunology is a plus, or desire to learn.

Skills

  • PME Chevrier Lab
  • About the Department
  • The PME integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up.
  • Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques, sterile techniques, and the operation of standard lab equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience with mouse husbandry and extraction of tissues.
  • Familiarity with coding in R, Unix, python and/or other languages is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience with next-generation sequencing data is a plus.

Compensation

  • $22.00 - $25.00 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.
  • Assists in maintaining an organizing lab space and inventory of laboratory supplies, for example maintaining stock of reagents.
  • Benefits Eligible

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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