Senior Microbiome Research Technician

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Chicago's BSD MED - Gastroenterology - Cheng Research Staff seeks a Senior Research Technician with strong microbiology background to design and perform experiments. The role involves characterizing mouse gut microbiome metabolism, isolating strains, preparing samples for genetic analyses, and handling mouse husbandry and organoid lines.

The ideal candidate will perform cellular and mouse experiments, assist with sequencing and metabolomics, and collaborate with senior

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Master’s degree in biology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares microbial cultures and microbial communities for transplantation.
• Works with SPF and germ-free mice.
• Designs, prepares and sets up mouse experiments.
• Harvests tissue and microbial samples from mice.
• Analyzes experimental data, including bulk and single cell genomic sequencing, and metabolomics.
• Maintains documentation related to studies and protocols.

Skills

Microbiology

Mouse models

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

Next-generation sequencing

Microscopy

PCR/Genomic techniques

Job description

The University of Chicago's BSD MED - Gastroenterology - Cheng Research Staff seeks a Senior Research Technician with strong microbiology background to design and perform experiments. The role involves characterizing mouse gut microbiome metabolism, isolating strains, preparing samples for genetic analyses, and handling mouse husbandry and organoid lines.

The ideal candidate will perform cellular and mouse experiments, assist with sequencing and metabolomics, and collaborate with senior