Research Technician

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,797 - 39,743; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking an individual contributor to provide technical support for scientific research projects. This role includes behavioral training of mice in VR, targeted viral injections, and maintaining equipment.

Minimum qualifications include vocational training and 2-5 years of relevant work experience. This position offers an hourly pay rate between $21.63 and $28.85 and is benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of work experience in a related field.
• Apprenticeships or vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral training of mice in VR.
• Perform surgical assistance and administrative tasks.
• Maintain equipment and experimental rooms.
• Collect, enter, and analyze data.

Skills

Behavioral training of mice in VR

Data collection and analysis

Equipment maintenance

Education

Vocational training or equivalent experience

BS in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Behavioral training of mice in VR.
• Targeted viral injections.
• Window implants.
• In vivo imaging.
• Maintaining equipment and experimental rooms.
• Training, collaborating, and assisting new laboratory personnel.
• Assisting in surgery and other minor procedures.
• Handling various administrative tasks.
• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• 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 2‑5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Neuroscience (or closely related field).

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated capacity to work independently in an organized, detailed manner while maintaining a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to think abstractly and concretely.

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: $21.63 - $28.85

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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.