Research Technician

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

12d•$22 - $29

About The Position

The Biological Sciences Division (BSD) is the largest unit of the University. Established in 1930, the BSD is comprised of faculty from the clinical and basic sciences. In this unique academic community, a unified division delivers undergraduate, graduate, medical, and postgraduate education in the biological sciences together with outstanding patient care and world-renowned research. The BSD currently includes approximately 135 faculty in the 10 basic science departments, over 800 faculty in 13 clinical departments, and 2400 staff members. The BSD includes the Pritzker School of Medicine (PSOM), approximately 24 academic units, degree-granting committees, and research centers and institutes. The BSD is located on the University's main campus in Hyde Park, 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago. In the Department of Neurobiology, 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

Bachelors degree in science.
Experience in animal research.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, excellent computer skills.
Ability to work independently and follow detailed research protocols.
Ability to produce written reports of work and procedures.
Previous experience with behavioral or neurophysiological research.
Undergraduate experience with neuroscience or related field (e.g., e.g. Molecular/Cell Biology, Experimental Psychology, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science).

Responsibilities

Assisting in maintaining and documenting animal health and welfare.
Training mice to perform computer-controlled behavioral tasks.
Assisting in collecting, maintaining and analyzing behavioral, histological and neurophysiological data.
Colony management.
Surgical procedures.
Managing day-to-day lab operations, maintaining and ordering supplies and equipment.
Maintaining laboratory equipment and experiment rooms.
Training and assisting new laboratory personnel.
Collecting data.
Assisting in analyzing data and preparing reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Other lab functions as needed and able.
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.

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