Senior Research Technician - Microbiome LC-MS Specialist

The University Of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Senior Research Technician for the Gastroenterology - Chang Lab. The role focuses on biochemistry/analytical chemistry to analyze microbial communities using LC/MS, DNA/RNA techniques, and metagenomic workflows.

Responsibilities include sample prep, data handling, and cross-team collaboration. The position emphasizes independent work, meticulous record keeping, and contribution to microbiome-based disease research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or higher in a related field.
• 2–5 years of related lab experience.
• Advanced degree preferred for biochemical/analytical chemistry roles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain LC/MS equipment (Agilent 6400 Series LC/TQ) for functional analyses.
• Coordinate experiments with staff scientists, postdocs, and students.
• Prepare samples, run analyses, and report results; manage lab notebooks and LIMS entries.
• Assist with metagenomic sequencing and downstream data processing.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Biochemistry

Laboratory skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree in biochemistry or analytical chemistry

Tools

LC/MS techniques

Metagenomic sequencing

Bioinformatics pipelines

DNA/RNA extraction

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Senior Research Technician for the Gastroenterology - Chang Lab. The role focuses on biochemistry/analytical chemistry to analyze microbial communities using LC/MS, DNA/RNA techniques, and metagenomic workflows.

Responsibilities include sample prep, data handling, and cross-team collaboration. The position emphasizes independent work, meticulous record keeping, and contribution to microbiome-based disease research.