Research Specialist 1

uchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Genomics Facility in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Research Specialist 1 to perform single cell and micro-array services for experiments. You will operate the facility's QC equipment and support sequencing workflows under the supervision of the principal investigator.

Responsibilities include preparing DNA and RNA samples for sequencing, analyzing data, preparing reports, and collaborating with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology/Genomics or related field plus 1 year of experience in genetics facility or related lab required.
• Experience with preparing DNA & RNA samples for sequencing and with single cell sequencing and/or micro-array experiments.
• Familiarity with literature reviews and preparing reports/manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Facility's sample QC equipment (fragment analyzer, bio-analyzer, qubit, Pippin).
• Prepare, analyze and maintain DNA/RNA samples for sequencing and pooling strategies.
• Conduct literature reviews and assist with reports/manuscripts under PI supervision.
• Install, set up and perform experiments; interact with students and laboratory staff under PI direction.

Skills

Single cell sequencing

Micro-array services

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Genomics or related field

1 year of experience in genetics facility or related lab

Tools

Fragment analyzer

Bioanalyzer

Qubit

Pippin

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.

Education

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

Requirements

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.

Salary and Benefits

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

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Benefit Eligibility

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

Pay and Conditions

• Pay Rate Type
  Salary
• Pay Range
  $59,809.00 - $70,000.00 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.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
  40
• Union
  Non-Union
• Job is Exempt
  Yes
• Drug Test Required
  No
• Health Screen Required
  No
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
  No
• Posting Date
  2026-08-14

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