University of Chicago · 6 hours ago
Research Technician
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$21.63/hr - $28.85/hr
2+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution known for its comprehensive cancer research efforts. The Research Technician will support various tasks in the gynecologic cancer lab, focusing on cell culture, genomics, and molecular biology while working in a collaborative environment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment, performing basic laboratory techniques and analysis under direction
Acquires and maintains competency in routine techniques, including but not limited to, Western blotting, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence
Assists with laboratory operations, including ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies
Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision
Collects and enters data. Assists in the analysis of data and in the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents
Complies with institution, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates
Provides technical and administrative support for a research project
Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree)
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment, performing basic laboratory techniques and analysis under direction
Acquires and maintains competency in routine techniques, including but not limited to, Western blotting, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence
Assists with laboratory operations, including ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies
Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision
Collects and enters data. Assists in the analysis of data and in the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents
Complies with institution, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates
Provides technical and administrative support for a research project
Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in molecular biology, biochemistry, biology, or other related fields
Previous experience in a laboratory setting
At least two years of experience in performing cell cultures
Mouse handling, tissue harvest, and analysis
Performing and analyzing functional assays such as cell culture, Western blotting, qPCR, or immunofluorescence
Performing and analyzing molecular biology assays
Strong data management skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including Outlook
Understand complex documents, such as clinical trials
Interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm
Absorb large amounts of information quickly
Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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