Lab Assistant

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Assistant at University of Chicago's Radiation and Cellular Oncology Lab provides routine operational and organizational support for biomedical imaging and radiation oncology research, assisting with data collection, file organization, and compliance under supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating lab meetings, maintaining records, organizing shared resources, and preparing materials for reports, manuscripts, and presentations in a high-acuity research setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred in a related field.
• Familiarity with biomedical, statistical, or academic laboratory environments is helpful but not required.
• Experience following SOPs and radiation safety procedures.
• Experience with basic laboratory techniques, such as handling samples, specimens, and images.

Responsibilities

• Assists with organizing laboratory files and materials, maintaining laboratory records and documentation.
• Coordinates routine lab meetings and schedules, and prepares meeting materials.
• Maintains shared folders
• Assists with routine data organization, file formatting, data transfer, and de-identification procedures.
• Maintains equipment and supply records and assists with purchasing and inventory tracking.
• Coordinates laboratory access, onboarding, and required training to support IRB compliance and processing.
• Organizes shared computational resources and documentation, and provides other routine operational support as needed.
• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
• Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Vocational training or equivalent experience

Job description

Department

BSD RAO - Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology

About the Department

The University of Chicago Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology stands out as a nationally recognized academic program that integrates cutting-edge clinical care, translational research, and robust education. The department is known for pioneering advances in radiation therapy and maintaining strong collaborations across multidisciplinary cancer teams, enabling highly personalized, evidence-based treatment approaches. With access to advanced technologies such as TrueBeam and early adoption of novel techniques, it offers a clinically sophisticated environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. UChicago Medicine also emphasizes academic growth through well-structured residency and research programs, providing meaningful opportunities for teaching, clinical trials, and scientific discovery. For applicants, it represents a high-acuity, research-driven setting with strong institutional reputation and opportunities to contribute to both patient care excellence and the future of oncology.

Job Summary

The job provides basic technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Complies with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

The Lab Assistant will provide routine operational and organizational support for a biomedical imaging and radiation oncology laboratory. The primary responsibilities will focus on day-to-day laboratory support.

Responsibilities

• Assists with organizing laboratory files and materials, maintaining laboratory records and documentation.

• Coordinates routine lab meetings and schedules, and prepares meeting materials.

• Maintains shared folders

• Assists with routine data organization, file formatting, data transfer, and de-identification procedures according to established laboratory protocols and under the direct supervision of faculty or research staff.

• Maintains equipment and supply records and assists with purchasing and inventory tracking.

• Coordinates laboratory access, onboarding, and required training to support IRB compliance and processing.

• Organizes shared computational resources and documentation, and provides other routine operational support as needed.

• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.

• Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.

• Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Experience:

• Familiarity with biomedical, statistical, or academic laboratory environments is helpful but not required.
• Experience following SOPs and radiation safety procedures.
• Experience with basic laboratory techniques, such as handling samples, specimens, and images.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• Requires discretion and confidentiality when working on sensitive information.