Laboratory Technician - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago
Description
DepartmentPSD Chemistry:
Faculty Support
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities:
- Conduct DNA nanostructures displaying organic smallmolecules and characterizes them biochemically and cell biologically.
- Assist with building research databases, and builds competence in research techniques or methods, related to immunology, cell culture, imaging.
- Analyze and maintains data and/or specimens, and conducts literature reviews.
- Install, sets up and performs experiments under PI supervision.
- Interact with students and other laboratory staff to conduct research.
- Assist with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents for research presentations.
- Understand and up tp date with background scientific literature regarding their projects.
- This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
- Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
- Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
- Performs other related work as needed.
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:
- Certifications:
- Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field.
Experience:
- Experience in biological chemistry, ion channel function, or multiparameter flow cytometry.
- Experience with handling and breeding mice and related genotyping of strains.
- Experience with ELISA, qRTPCR, and cell culture.
- Basic lab skills including pipetting, buffer/reagents preparation.
Preferred Competencies- Knowledge in relevant scientific field.- Knowledge of research techniques or methods relevant to the lab (preparation of DNA nanodevices, running SDS-PAGE gels, live-imaging approaches to cell biological problems, intracellular traffic, i.e., mechanisms of endocytosis or exocytosis).- Detail-oriented and well organized.- Follow written and verbal instructions and execute assignments.- Work independently, seeking clarification and guidance where needed.- Demonstrates critical thinking and an aptitude for continuous learning, especially with regard to complex instrumentation and techniques.- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to a changing work environment.- Strong communication skills, including the ability to ask questions and provide updates on work progress sufficient technical detail.
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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