Research Technician

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks a Research Technician to support projects on genetic and immune response factors. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining cell cultures. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, especially in iPSC work.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits including health and retirement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Preferred experience with cell culture and iPSCs.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and performing experiments.
• Collects and maintains data and/or specimens.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Performs cell culture experiments and generates iPSCs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Department

BSD MED - Genetic Medicine - Barreiro Research Staff

About The Department

The Section of Genetic Medicine continues to shape the future of personalized medicine with successful research programs focused on the quantitative genetic and genomic science. The Section provides extremely valuable collaborations with investigators in the Department of Medicine who are seeking to develop new and more powerful ways to identify genetic risk factors for common, complex disorders with almost immediate clinical application. The Section of Genetic Medicine conducts impactful investigations focused on quantitative genetics, systems biology and genomics, bioinformatics and computational biology.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide technical support for research projects investigating how genetic and non-genetic factors contribute to individual variation in immune responses. The focus of this position will be in cell culture work on primary cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Experience working with iPSC – in their generation and/or differentiation to particular cell types – is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and performing experiments.
• Collects and maintains data and/or specimens.
• Analyzes data.
• Generates next generation sequencing data.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Performs cell culture experiments.
• Generates induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
• Differentiates iPSCs into macrophages.
• Generates next generation sequencing data.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.
  
  

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted.
  
  

Experience:

• Previous research experience.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Experience with cell culture and the generation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
• Culture of iPSCs and their differentiation.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
  
  

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

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $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.

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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