Extra Help - Research Technologist II - Biological Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary extra help position to assist with research in the Kaur lab. The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a major research university and one of the largest employers in Chicago. UIC is a Carnegie RU/VH research institution serving over 34,000 students and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). UIC offers a wide range of academic programs and is committed to cutting-edge research and student success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in biological, chemical, or medical sciences (such as biology, pharmacology/toxicology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, physiology, or medical technology), or a closely related field.
One (1) year (12 months) of experience comparable to that gained as a Research Technologist I.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree in biological, chemical, or medical sciences (such as biology, pharmacology/toxicology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, physiology, or medical technology) or a closely related field may be substituted for 1 and 2 above.

Responsibilities

Rear and maintain model organisms (e.g., Drosophila colonies, and microbial cultures) under established laboratory protocols.
Prepare fly food, reagents, buffers, and growth media required for daily lab operations.
Support experimental workflows by setting up assays, collecting samples, and recording experimental observations.
Perform and assist with routine molecular biology experiments including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, qPCR, library prep, sequencing, data analysis, and other downstream molecular analyses.
Perform data entry, data analysis, and figure preparation in a timely manner.
Organize and manage biological samples, including labeling, storage, and tracking.
Maintain accurate laboratory records in electronic or physical lab notebooks.
Assist with routine laboratory maintenance, including equipment calibration, cleaning, restocking laboratory supplies, and inventory management.
Follow institutional biosafety, chemical safety, and laboratory compliance procedures.
Support senior research personnel with ongoing research projects.
Participate in literature reading, journal club presentations, weekly/biweekly meetings with the PI.
Contribute to manuscript writing.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.