Research Analyst - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago

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Chicago, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Department

BSD OBA - Marlow Lab

About the Department

Job Summary

The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Responsibilities:

Development of fixed and live cell preparation for single cell assays.
Quality control assays for cell preparation assays.
Design scRNAseq workflows in a laboratory with established expertise in this domain.
Work with PhD students and Postdocs to support their singlecell experiments.
Will interface with an international, multidisciplinary team to share experience, results and to set short and longterm objectives of the project.
Some oversight and organization of general laboratory tasks and animal care of marine invertebrates.
Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher.

Experience:

Two years of relevant research experience.

Preferred Competencies- Experience with basic molecular biology.- Some bioinformatic analysis skill is R and/or Python a plus.- Ability to work as a team player.- Strong Organizational skills.- Strong Analytical skills.- An ability to carefully document experiments and generate step by step written and/or video protocols and workflows to be shared with collaborating teams.

Application Documents- Cover Letter (required)- Resume (required)- Contact information for at least 2 references (required)

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

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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