Research Technician

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

10d • $22 - $29

About The Position

We study how the nervous system works – how it is built, how it operates on cellular and systems levels, how drugs affect it, and how it is damaged in neurodegenerative diseases. Our faculty members continue to make cutting edge contributions to neurobiology research, attracting significant research grants from leading government agencies and charitable foundations. At the same time, the Department of Neurobiology is dedicated to cultivating young scientists who will take up the quest for discovery to benefit future generations. Our laboratories are teeming with some of the brightest minds in the world, all directed at studying the complexities of the brain. The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Requirements

• 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 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Research technician training, Certificate strongly preferred.
• BA or BS in related scientific field. (Biology, Neuroscience, Chemistry, strongly preferred)
• Work related experience in a research laboratory.
• Experience handling rodents strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently in an organized, detailed manner while maintaining a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to think abstractly and concretely.
• Desire to learn new techniques

Responsibilities

• Managing lab ordering and lab organization.
• Overseeing the rodent colonies for two labs.
• Monitoring rodent health and husbandry.
• Immunohistochemistry and microscopy.
• 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.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
• Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees