GRAF Research Technical Assistant

University of Chicago-posted 2 months ago
$19 - $26/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Chicago, IL
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services
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Independently implements requests and transactions for the Gnotobiotics Research Animal Facility (GRAF) as delegated by the GRAF Director, Technical Director or RTA team lead. Provides routine laboratory duties and supports research projects under direct supervision. Assists members of the GRAF in preparing equipment for experiments, performs basic techniques, assists with building, sterilizing and recycling equipment and materials. Performs basic microbiology testing and other prescribed laboratory procedures.

  • Prepares bedding, food, water, and other stock materials.
  • Prepares and processes autoclave cylinders with specified materials (bedding, food, water, experimental supplies).
  • Prepares sterile materials in support of research activities including preparing, packaging and processing supplies.
  • May assist with preparation of isolator sterility quality assurance materials, may assist technologists with research activities under direct supervision.
  • May assist with ordering of unit supplies.
  • Re-wraps filters on sterilization cylinders.
  • Processes biological indicators for quality assurance.
  • Prepares caging material for processing in autoclave.
  • Assists with facility cleanliness and sanitization.
  • Provides documentation of activities, assists with additional material preparation tasks as may be required.
  • This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
  • Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
  • Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
  • Performs other related work as needed.
  • Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
  • Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
  • High School Diploma.
  • Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
  • Previous work experience in an academic environment, hospital surgical supply prep, biomedical or animal research setting, or a medical or veterinary care setting.
  • The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
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