Immunology Research Technician

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Pathology Department invites applications for a Research Technician to support projects on innate-like lymphocytes and humoral immunity. You will conduct experiments, maintain mouse colonies, manage supplies, and assist with data, records, and reports under the PI guidance.

The role offers opportunities to learn new techniques, take on increasing responsibilities, and contribute to independent research efforts within a collaborative lab environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
• Experience: < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory experiments related to innate like lymphocytes, humoral immune responses, and other areas of ongoing laboratory research.
• Conducts experimental procedures, collects and analyzes data, maintains accurate research records, and assists with interpreting experimental results.
• Supports routine laboratory operations, including preparing materials, maintaining laboratory supplies and inventory, and coordinating supply orders.
• Maintains mouse colonies and assists with animal related research activities in accordance with established laboratory protocols and institutional requirements.
• Performs general biological and molecular laboratory techniques, which may include flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular cloning, and related experimental methods.
• Assists with research documentation, literature reviews, data organization, and other administrative activities supporting laboratory research.
• Participates in laboratory meetings, journal clubs, and discussions regarding research findings and experimental planning.
• Collaborates with the Principal Investigator and other laboratory personnel on the development and execution of research projects.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Skills

Lab techniques

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Mouse handling

Molecular cloning

Bioinformatics basics

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Learn new techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree

College degree required

Job description

The University of Chicago Pathology Department invites applications for a Research Technician to support projects on innate-like lymphocytes and humoral immunity. You will conduct experiments, maintain mouse colonies, manage supplies, and assist with data, records, and reports under the PI guidance.

The role offers opportunities to learn new techniques, take on increasing responsibilities, and contribute to independent research efforts within a collaborative lab environment.