Research Analyst

University of Chicago • Hyde Park, IL

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About The Position

The Research Analyst performs routine assignments and conducts experiments studying the molecular regulation of cancer immune evasion. The role ensures research activities comply with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. It analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures, writes articles, reports, and manuscripts, and assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

The position provides technical and administrative support for a research project; analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens; conducts literature reviews; and assists with reports, manuscripts, and other documents. It installs, sets up, and performs experiments, interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator. Other related work may be assigned as needed.

The position is in the Ben May Department for Cancer Research, Miao Lab, at the University of Chicago. It is an individual-contributor research role with a scheduled 40-hour workweek. The posted salary range is $50,000–$70,000, and the position is benefits-eligible.

Requirements

• A college or university degree in a related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through less than two years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
• Installs, sets up, and performs experiments.
• Interacts with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Ensures research activities comply with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Writes articles, reports, and manuscripts.
• Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility, including access to health, retirement, and paid time off programs and resources.
• Cover letter preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level