Senior Gut Microbiome Research Technician

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Gastroenterology lab is seeking a Senior Research Technician with a strong microbiology background to design and perform experiments focused on mouse gut microbiome metabolism and related analyses.

The role involves isolating microbial strains, preparing samples for genetic analyses, and managing mouse husbandry and organoid lines while collaborating with national and international labs to advance understanding of digestive diseases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of related lab experience.
• Strong background in microbiology and mouse models.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing and omics data.
• Excellent documentation and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes cellular and mouse experiments.
• Maintains mouse colonies and organoid lines.
• Prepares microbial samples for sequencing and metabolomics.
• Liaises with researchers and staff; communicates progress.
• Ensures lab safety and compliant documentation.

Skills

Microbiology

Mouse husbandry

Genomics

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Master’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

Next-generation sequencing

Job description

The University of Chicago's Gastroenterology lab is seeking a Senior Research Technician with a strong microbiology background to design and perform experiments focused on mouse gut microbiome metabolism and related analyses.

The role involves isolating microbial strains, preparing samples for genetic analyses, and managing mouse husbandry and organoid lines while collaborating with national and international labs to advance understanding of digestive diseases.