Research Technician - 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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Description

Department

BSD MED - Pulmonary - Mutlu Research Staff

About the Department

The Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine has been a model of exemplary patient care, research, and post-doctoral training for more than 20 years.

The 30 faculty, clinical associates and research associates along with a staff of more than 72, have devoted themselves to the pursuit of excellence in each of these important activities.

Job Summary

The Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care is looking for a Research Technician with experience in cellular metabolism to work within the Mutlu Lab in the Department of Medicine.

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, performs moderately complex lab duties and tasks.
Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Maintains and orders equipment and supplies.
Helps monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
May orient or coordinate the work of research support staff and students.
Responsibilities may include the following nonlaboratory duties: May assist with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support.
Responsibilities may include the following laboratory duties: setting up and performing experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
Perform research experiments in a pulmonary research lab.
Focus on cellular metabolism and lung fibrosis.
Proficiently perform basic laboratory techniques including cell culture, qRTPCR, and Western blot.
Perform in vivo experiments using mouse models of pulmonary fibrosis.
Maintain complete and accurate records.
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.

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 in Biological Sciences or related field.

Experience:

Experience with basic cell biology laboratory skills and experimental procedures.

Preferred Competencies

Knowledge of basic cell biology, knowledge of research techniques and methods.
Analytical and problemsolving skills.
Attention to detail.
Organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Basic computer skills.
Comfortable interacting with researchers from a diverse set of backgrounds.

Application Documents

Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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