Research Specialist 1

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Chicago Genomics Facility is seeking a Research Specialist 1 to perform single cell and micro-array services in Chicago, IL. You will operate the Facility's QC equipment, prepare DNA & RNA samples for sequencing, and maintain data and specimens under the direction of the principal investigator.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, reporting, and assisting with manuscripts. Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology/Genomics or related field plus one year of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genomics or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in genetics facility or related lab.
• Experience preparing DNA & RNA samples for sequencing.
• Experience with single cell sequencing and/or micro-array experiments.

Responsibilities

• Perform single cell and micro-array services for experiments.
• Operate the facility's sample QC equipment (fragment analyzer, bio-analyzer, qubit, Pippin).
• Prepare, analyze and maintain data/specimens (DNA & RNA) for sequencing.
• Assist with reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Interact with students and laboratory staff under PI direction.
• Install, set up and perform experiments.

Skills

Single cell sequencing

Micro-array experiments

DNA & RNA sample prep

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genomics or related field

Job description

Department BSD SRF - Genomics - Next GEN

About the Department

The University of Chicago Genomics Facility offers Next-Generation Sequencing (Illumina and Pacific Biosciences Sequencing and Library prep), Micro-array (Illumina Infinium genotyping and EPIC arrays), Sanger DNA Sequencing, and Bio-analyzer/Fragment-analyzer sample QC services. For Single Cell sequencing project the Facility operates a 10X Genomics instrument as well as a Takara iCell8.

Job Information

Job Summary: Research Specialist 1 for Chicago, IL location. Perform single cell and micro-array services for experiments. Along with other members of the facility, will operate the Facility's sample QC equipment, which includes fragment analyzer, bio-analyzer, qubit, and Pippin. Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project. Prepares, analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens (DNA & RNA) for sequencing, pooling strategies or required core manipulations. 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.

Additional Responsibilities

Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genomics or related field plus 1 year of experience in genetics facility or related lab required.

Required: Education or experience must include: prepare DNA & RNA samples for sequencing (including pooling strategies and required core manipulations); single cell sequencing experiment and/ or micro-array experiments.

$59,809/yr - $70,000/yr + Benefits: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide.

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Benefit EligibilityYes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay Rate TypeSalaryPay Range$59,809.00 - $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.

• Scheduled Weekly Hours40
• UnionNon-Union
• Job is ExemptYes
• Drug Test RequiredNo
• Health Screen RequiredNo
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
• Posting Date2026-08-14

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