Research Technologist

University of Chicago • Hyde Park, IL

4d • $50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Investigators at the University of Chicago’s Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research at the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care are investigating the medicinal effects of herbs, including those have been used in the Far East for centuries and are now becoming more popular in the United States. Researchers have already uncovered some possible benefits and serious side effects of herbal remedies. Researchers at the Tang Center have long been collaborating with other investigators in the BSD, and will continue the long tradition of academic medicine at the University of Chicago. Chun-Su Yuan, MD, PhD, Director of the Center, follows the philosophy: The most important thing is to make discoveries to benefit our patients. Thus, researchers in the Tang Center will not only target specific herbs or diseases, but also see where their basic research on different aspects of herbal medicine leads them. We are seeking to hire a Research Technologist in the Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research in Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care at the University of Chicago. The Research Technologist position will be situated in the Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research ( https://tangcenter.uchicago.edu ) in the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care ( https://anesthesia.uchicago.edu ). Familiar with in vitro and in vivo experiments with biological techniques, such as in vitro cancer cell culture and observations, western blot, and in vivo animal anti-diabetes and gut microbiome studies.

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

• Advanced degree in biomedicine or related field.
• Relevant research experience, biomedical science strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
• Read and understand complex documents.
• Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
• Absorb large amounts of information quickly.
• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Follows protocols; designs, sets-up and conducts basic experiments.
• Analyzes data obtained from individual experiments and recommends alternatives to improve processes, validity and/or accuracy.
• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data.
• Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan, and ensures project compliance with different policies and mandates.
• Manipulates, interprets and/or presents results, prepares charts and graphs.
• Performs scientific literature searches, writes reports and manuscripts.
• 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

• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees