Research Technician, Hibino Lab

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to provide technical support for scientific research projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory policies, assisting in data collection and analysis, and contributing to research documentation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, working closely with a team to improve health outcomes. If you have a passion for research and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that is at the forefront of innovative cardiac surgery and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in patient care.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a related job discipline.
• Basic knowledge in relevant scientific field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots procedures to ensure accurate data collection.
• Maintains compliance records and assists in training lab personnel.
• Contributes to manuscript drafting and grant submissions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Vocational training or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Department

BSD SUR - Cardiac Surgery: Research

About the Department

The Section of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Chicago draws upon a tradition of innovative clinical practice and scientific research to provide the highest level of care to our patients. We continue to pioneer and develop new programs and techniques.

Our cardiac surgeons have established a renowned heart transplant program, which is the largest in Illinois and second largest in the Midwest. Our program's physicians and surgeons were the first to successfully simultaneously perform a heart, liver and kidney transplant and have extensive experience in multiple organ transplants. Complementing these complex surgical techniques is our faculty's vast experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques. We were the first to perform a DaVinci-assisted coronary artery bypass graft surgery in Chicago and routinely perform minimally invasive valve surgeries, including complex redo valves.

Our pediatric cardiac surgeons are also at the forefront of surgical procedures. Our state-of-the-art Comer Children's Hospital allows our faculty to enhance and expand their innovative and pioneering work in hybrid surgery: a minimally invasive, off-pump approach for newborns suffering from hypoplastic left heart syndrome. This technique buys time, enables the infant to survive without a massive operation soon after birth and allows the child to grow for several months, which makes follow-up operations easier.

Our team of scientists are committed to improving our understanding of complex heart diseases and uncovering new ways of tackling these conditions. This ongoing work and achievement would not be possible without the cohesive effort of the faculty and staff. We are always looking for individuals who are willing to work in our dynamic and collaborative environment toward the shared goal of improving the health of patients in our community and beyond.

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

• Troubleshoots prescribed procedures to ensure accurate collection and analysis of laboratory samples or research data.

• Organizes data into professional format, summarizes results, and presents data to PI. Effectively communicates and coordinates team-based research.

• Maintains records to ensure compliance with biosafety, radiation safety, animal protocols, compliance reports, instrument maintenance, and supply orders. Notify PI of any potential violations of regulations.

• Contributes to manuscript drafting and submission and grant preparation and submission.

• Performs routine library work, including finding literature and copying articles.

• Assists in training trainees and other lab personnel in laboratory methods, procedures, and safety.

• Helps monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

• Assures maintenance and good working condition of equipment to ensure continuum of research.

• May participate in research with laboratory animals.

• Recruits and schedules research subjects.

• 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.

• 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 Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Competencies

• Basic knowledge in relevant scientific field.

• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.

• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Attention to detail and organization skills.

• Ability to learn new research techniques or methods.

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

• Verbal and written communication skills.

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

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

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 the Benefits Guidebook .

Posting Statement

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