Research Assistant

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant to provide technical support for scientific research. The role involves maintaining animal health, managing lab operations, and assisting in data collection and analysis. Candidates should have a background in science with strong organizational skills. A competitive hourly pay range is offered.

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible work hours

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Vocational training or equivalent in a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in maintaining and documenting animal health.
• Training mice for tasks and collecting data.
• Managing laboratory operations and supplies.

Skills

Knowledge of animal research

Excellent computer skills

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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About The Department

Department

BSD NRB - Freedman Lab

About The Department

We study how the nervous system works – how it is built, how it operates on cellular and systems levels, how drugs affect it, and how it is damaged in neurodegenerative diseases. Our faculty members continue to make cutting edge contributions to neurobiology research, attracting significant research grants from leading government agencies and charitable foundations. At the same time, the Department of Neurobiology is dedicated to cultivating young scientists who will take up the quest for discovery to benefit future generations. Our laboratories are teeming with some of the brightest minds in the world, all directed at studying the complexities of the brain.

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting in maintaining and documenting animal health and welfare.
• Training mice to perform computer-controlled behavioral tasks.
• Assisting in collecting, maintaining and analyzing behavioral, histological and neurophysiological data.
• Colony management.
• Surgical procedures.
• Managing day-to-day lab operations, maintaining and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and experiment rooms.
• Training and assisting new laboratory personnel.
• Collecting data. Assisting in analyzing data and preparing reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Assists with the installation, 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.
  
  

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

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 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in science.
  
  

Experience:

• Experience in animal research.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed research protocols.
• Ability to produce written reports of work and procedures.
• Previous experience with behavioral or neurophysiological research.
• Undergraduate experience with neuroscience or related field (e.g., e.g. Molecular/Cell Biology, Experimental Psychology, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science).
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (preferred)
  
  

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

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$21.63 - $28.85

The 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

Yes

The 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.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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