Research, Technical Assistant

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's BSD OBA - Shubin Lab is seeking a lab technician to provide basic technical support for ongoing research projects. You will assist with routine animal care, maintain a compliant lab environment, and support imaging and molecular biology tasks under supervision.

Applicants should have vocational training or equivalent experience, with up to 2 years in related fields; a Bachelor's degree is preferred, and the role requires the ability to lift 20 pounds and work 37.5

Qualifications

• Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
• Up to 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience with basic imaging modalities.
• Ability to follow protocols and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Routine animal care maintenance.
• Assists with daily operational oversight, quality control and resource coordination to ensure a safe, efficient lab environment.
• Molecular Biological Assistance.
• Assists with technical imaging.
• Performs basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Imaging basics

Protocol adherence

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

About The Department

BSD OBA -Shubin Lab

The Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy (OBA) at the University of Chicago focuses on integrative biology, exploring the structure, function, development, and evolution of organisms through diverse research and educational programs.

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Routine animal care maintenance.
• Assists with daily operational oversight, quality control and resource coordination to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant lab environment.
• Molecular Biological Assistance.
• Assists with technical imaging.
• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

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 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Experience

• Research experience working in a molecular, cellular or developmental biology laboratory.
• Experience with basic imaging modalities.
• Ability to follow protocols and troubleshoot, when necessary.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated capacity to work independently in an organized, detailed manner while maintaining a collaborative team environment.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (preferred)
• Contact Information of at least two references (required)

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$19.23 - $26.44

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.

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