Research Technical Assistant

The University Of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,101,000 - 75,640,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Yang Lab is seeking a self-motivated individual with a strong background in molecular biology to support research on somatic alterations in cancer. This one-year position provides hands-on lab work, data collection, and assistive analysis in a dynamic biomedical research environment on a campus with state-of-the-art facilities.

Responsibilities include basic lab techniques, data collection and entry, and helping prepare reports and manuscripts while maintaining

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Responsibilities

• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
• Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
• Collects and enters data.
• Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

PCR

Western blot

Education

BS in biology

Job description

Department BSD BMD - Yang Lab

About the Department The University of Chicago is a global leader in biomedical research and offers unique opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration. The Biological Sciences Division, the Physical Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, and the University of Chicago Medical Center are all contained within one compact campus. The University and the Comprehensive Cancer Center operate a number of state-of-the-art core facilities including microscopic facility, genome sequencing facility, animal facility, Biostatistics Laboratory, Human Tissue Resource Center, cancer biobank, the Genomic Data Commons (https://gdc-portal.nci.nih.gov/) and many others.

Job Summary

The Yang Lab is seeking a self-motivated individual with strong background of molecular biology. The main goal of the lab is to explore the functional consequences of somatic alterations in cancer patients and to identify driver alterations. This position is expected to last for one year.

Responsibilities

• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
• Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
• Collects and enters data.
• Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BS in biology or related field.
• Experience: Familiar with molecular biology and cell biology assays, such as cell culture, DNA/RNA/protein purification, PCR, western blot, etc.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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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 $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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