Research Analyst

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

2d • $50,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Research Analyst to join our neurobiology lab focused on high-resolution connectomics and advanced microscopy. Our research utilizes high-throughput serial electron microscopy and novel structural imaging techniques to map complex neural circuits and investigate brain ultrastructure. The successful candidate will support day-to-day operations, execute complex tissue preparation protocols, and assist with large-scale data acquisition on high-value imaging instrumentation.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• BS in related field.
• Work experience in related field.
• Essential technical skills include animal perfusions, immunofluorescence labeling, cryosectioning, and sample preparation for electron microscopy.
• Proficiency in R and other related software for image analysis.
• Writing and presentation proficiency also desired.

Responsibilities

• Utilize different microscopy techniques including confocal light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy of mammalian nervous tissue.
• Participate in regular 1 on 1 meetings, group presentations as well as opportunities to present work at national scientific conference.
• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• 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; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• health
• retirement
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree