Research Technician

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a research assistant for its General Surgery department. The role involves providing technical support for various scientific research projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory policies, and assisting in data management and analysis. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills and a background in biological sciences or chemistry.

Benefits

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years work experience in a related job discipline.
• Willingness to learn new research techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Collects and analyzes data, prepares reports and manuscripts.
• Assists in experiments and interacts with students under guidance.

Skills

Knowledge in biological sciences

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Vocational training or equivalent experience

Job description

Preferred Competencies

Department

BSD SUR - General Surgery: Research

About the Department

General surgeons at the University of Chicago Medicine focus on a broad range of diseases, including various types of cancer, endocrine disorders, esophageal diseases, bariatric surgical treatment, breast diseases, and more. In treating this wide spectrum of diseases, our surgeons are also trained to use minimally invasive techniques, including robotic and laparoscopic approaches, to ease the patient’s surgical experience. Our surgeons also work in close collaboration with experts across the hospital to ensure each patient receives the care he or she deserves to achieve optimal outcomes.

The research endeavors by faculty and investigators in the Section of General Surgery are just as wide and varied as the diseases they treat. In addition to their numerous outcomes-based research projects, our investigators are busy with complex basic science questions that will one day allow physicians to deliver better care to all patients. These scientific endeavors revolve around uncovering the pathophysiology of infections, genomics and physiology of pancreatic cancer, and much more.

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.

• Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts, protocols, and other documents.

• Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.

• May assist recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Is developing skills in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.

• 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.

Certifications:

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Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge in the biological sciences or chemistry.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to learn new research techniques or methods.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.

• Analytical skills.

• Ability to work with mice.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe 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

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$21.63 - $28.85

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 theBenefits Guidebook .

Posting Statement

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