Research Analyst

UChicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Research Analyst for the Ober Lab in Chicago, onsite. The role focuses on understanding genetic variation and environmental exposures influencing asthma risk, with a mix of data analysis and bench work in cohorts and studies.

Responsibilities include data management, literature reviews, and assisting with reports, protocols, and subject recruitment. A related bachelor's degree and <2 years' experience are preferred, with a collaborative lab environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Up to 2 years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Experience with molecular genetics bench techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and specimens.
• Conducts literature reviews and assists with reports/manuscripts.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacts with students and staff under PI direction.
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assists with data collection tools and building databases; provides general administrative support.

Skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

RNA-seq

ATAC-seq

DNA methylation

Job description

## Research AnalystApply: Onsite: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR35291**Department**BSD HGD - Ober Lab**About the Department**We investigate the fundamental principles of genetic variation, inheritance, and gene expression in humans. Our research spans from the molecular basis of diseases to population and evolutionary genomics, integrating computational, statistical, and experimental approaches to advance medical and scientific knowledge.**Job Summary**Research in the Ober Lab focuses on understanding the role of genetic variation and environmental exposures in shaping risk for asthma and allergic diseases, with the goal of identifying molecular targets for treatment or early intervention. To this end, we integrate genetic studies with gene expression and epigenetic marks (e.g., DNA methylation, chromatin accessibility) in cells that are relevant to asthma and allergy. Our studies are primarily conducted in birth cohorts of children who are deeply characterized with respect to their environmental exposures and/or clinical outcomes in early life and childhood, or in cross-sectional cohorts recruited for specific studies. This position will engage in laboratory research activities to generate molecular data as well as in the analysis and interpretation of those data.**Responsibilities*** 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.* Maintains 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. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field* Performs other related work as needed**Minimum Qualifications****Education:**Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.**Work Experience:**Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications** **Experience:*** Bench experience with molecular genetic tools (e.g., RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, DNA methylation studies) and with long read sequencing platforms **Preferred Competencies** * Ability to work as part of a team **Application Documents** * Resume (required)* Cover letter (preferred)The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions. When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.**Job Family**Research**Role Impact**Individual Contributor**Scheduled** **Weekly Hours**40**Drug Test Required**No**Health Screen Required**No**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**No**Pay Rate Type**Salary **FLSA Status**Exempt **Pay Range**$50,000.00 - $70,000.00The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.**Benefits Eligible**YesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.**Posting Statement**The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.