Research Technician

University of Chicago • Hyde Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Jingxin Wang’s lab within the Section of Genetic Medicine, Department of Medicine, an NIH-funded laboratory focused on RNA-targeting early drug discovery for undruggable targets, is seeking a full-time Research Technician.

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

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Relevant research experience.
• Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of research techniques and methods.
• Ability to work with little direct oversight.
• Ability to work within a larger research team.
• Attention to detail.
• Biochemistry lab skills (e.g., buffer preparation, pipetting, PCR).
• Organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine RNA-seq library preparation on a biweekly basis.
• Maintain multiple mammalian and cell culture lines.
• Manage lab inventory and instrumentation.
• 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.
• 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