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    Research Technician - Chicago, United States - University of Chicago

    University of Chicago
    University of Chicago Chicago, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Department

    BSD OBA - Hatsopoulos Lab

    About the Department

    The Research Technician will work in a dynamic neurophysiological lab starting summer of 2024. Research focuses on the neural basis of motor control and learning.

    Job Summary

    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.

    Responsibilities


    • Maintain animal health records and protocol forms.
    • Monitor animal health, surgery preparation and assistance.
    • Assist in training of nonhuman primates for behavioral tasks.
    • Oversight of two species.
    • Order lab supplies.
    • Assist the PI with oversight of the lab staff.
    • Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
    • 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.
    Minimum Qualifications


    Education:


    Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

    * Work

    Experience:
    Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

    * Certifications:* Preferred Qualifications


    Education:

    • Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

    Experience:

    • Experience with non-human primate handling.
    • Knowledge of basic surgical procedures.
    Preferred Competencies


    • Interactive communication.
    • Ability to work as a team player.
    • Organizational skills.
    • Analytical thinking.
    Application Documents


    • Resume (required)
    • Cover Letter (required)
    • Contact information for at least 2 references (required)


    When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

    Job Family

    Research

    Role Impact

    Individual Contributor

    FLSA Status

    Non-Exempt

    Pay Frequency

    Biweekly

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    37.5

    Benefits Eligible

    Yes

    Drug Test Required

    No

    Health Screen Required

    No

    Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

    No

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    For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.


    Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.


    We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

    All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.

    Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.


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