Immunology Research Technician | Lab & Mouse Studies

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

Job summary

The Pathology Department at the University of Chicago is seeking a Research Technician to support projects on innate-like lymphocytes and humoral immune responses. You will perform lab experiments, manage mouse colonies, maintain materials, and assist with administrative tasks under PI supervision.

Opportunities include learning new techniques, increasing scientific responsibility, and contributing to independent projects based on interests and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience: Prior lab experience to perform general biological experiments (this can include undergraduate research).
• Previous experience with some of the following is not a prerequisite but is a plus: Flow cytometry, Cell culture, Mouse handling experience, Basics of molecular cloning, Basic bioinformatical skills.

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

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Mouse handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Molecular cloning

Mouse handling

Bioinformatics basics

Job description

The Pathology Department at the University of Chicago is seeking a Research Technician to support projects on innate-like lymphocytes and humoral immune responses. You will perform lab experiments, manage mouse colonies, maintain materials, and assist with administrative tasks under PI supervision.

Opportunities include learning new techniques, increasing scientific responsibility, and contributing to independent projects based on interests and performance.