Research Technician

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

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Research Technician to support the Hematology/Oncology lab under the Szmulewitz group. You will collaborate with the PI, postdocs and students to perform in vitro and in vivo experiments, process patient-derived material and assist with data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities include cell culture, protein and RNA work, literature reviews, and contributing to manuscripts.

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: < 2 years in a related job discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments in prostate cancer models.
• Collect and process patient-derived material for analysis.
• Cell culture, Western blot, RNA isolation and qRT-PCR; transfection and infection.
• Perform in vivo tumor progression studies; assist data collection and analysis.
• Prepare reports, manuscripts and other documents; literature reviews.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Willingness to work with rodents

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of research techniques

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field

College/university degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Szmulewitz Research Staff

About the Department

The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies.

Job Summary

The Research Technician will be tasked with broadly supporting the laboratory through close collaboration with the PI, postdoctoral fellows, graduate student(s) and laboratory manager within the Section of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine.

Responsibilities

Work with prostate cancer cell lines and animal models and, under the supervision of PI or postdoctoral fellow, will carry out various in vitro and in vivo experiments. Collect and process patient derived material for downstream analysis. Cell culture and in vitro experiments including, but not limited to, Western immunoblot, RNA isolation and qRT-PCR, cell line transfection and infection, proliferation assays. Work with others in the lab on in vivo tumor progression studies. Collect and process patient blood or tissues and extracting cancer cells for analysis. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field.
• Experience: Relevant research experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Willingness to work with rodents.
• Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of research techniques and methods.
• Ability to work with little direct oversight.
• Ability to work within a larger research team.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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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 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

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About the University

The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. To learn more about the university click here http://www.uchicago.edu/