Laboratory Research Technician — Cancer Biology

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Chicago is seeking a technical support professional for the BSD PED - Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation lab. The role provides basic technical support for ongoing pediatric cancer and blood disease research, under grant funding and institutional guidelines.

The position involves maintaining cell lines, performing flow cytometry, PCR, and in vitro drug testing, plus data collection and collaboration with lab members.

Qualifications

• Education: vocational training or equivalent experience in related field.
• Work Experience: < 2 years in related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant research experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of human cancer cell lines, cell death assays, flow cytometry, PCR, in vitro drug testing, and microscopy.
• Breeding and care for mice in treatment studies, including blood draws, injections and necropsies.
• Collecting and maintaining data and/or specimens.
• Collaborate with others in the lab.
• Analyze data, literature reviews, and assist with reports and manuscripts.
• Maintaining and ordering equipment and supplies.
• Assisting with developing data collection tools and building databases.
• Providing general administrative support in a laboratory environment.
• Complies with institutional, state and federal policies.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to details

Verbal and written communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Flow cytometry

PCR

Light-field/confocal microscopy

Job description

University of Chicago is seeking a technical support professional for the BSD PED - Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation lab. The role provides basic technical support for ongoing pediatric cancer and blood disease research, under grant funding and institutional guidelines.

The position involves maintaining cell lines, performing flow cytometry, PCR, and in vitro drug testing, plus data collection and collaboration with lab members.