Senior Microbiome Research Technician

The University Of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks a Senior Research Technician for the DeLeon lab in Gastroenterology. You will design and perform research experiments focused on gut microbiome data, host-microbiome interactions, and metagenomic sequencing.

You’ll support cell culture and animal studies, manage lab operations, and collaborate across teams. Ideal candidates have extensive wet-lab experience, are self-starters with strong organizational skills, and stay current on microbiota methods and data

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in a related field.
• Work Experience: 2–5 years in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: not specified in posting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares DNA libraries for metagenomic sequencing and coordinates downstream bioinformatic processing.
• Prepares host cells for various cell culture techniques and aids in in vitro experiments.
• Manages gnotobiotic mice and experiments.
• Oversees lab operations, supply ordering, freezer maintenance, and cross-lab collaborations.
• Records findings and maintains lab notebooks in the internal LIMS.
• Performs basic techniques including DNA/RNA/protein extractions, PCR, immunoblots, and microscopy.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Metagenomics

Cell culture

Bioinformatics

Gnotobiotic animal work

PCR

Microscopy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree in biochemistry/biology/microbiology

Tools

PCR

Immunoblotting

DNA/RNA extraction

Microscopy

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks a Senior Research Technician for the DeLeon lab in Gastroenterology. You will design and perform research experiments focused on gut microbiome data, host-microbiome interactions, and metagenomic sequencing.

You’ll support cell culture and animal studies, manage lab operations, and collaborate across teams. Ideal candidates have extensive wet-lab experience, are self-starters with strong organizational skills, and stay current on microbiota methods and data