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The University of Chicago Hiring for Research Technician – JR17633-3800 at Chicago Full Time
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/ada/r/jobs/9907465 Department n
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BSD PAT – Weber Lab
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nAbout the Department n
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The Department of Pathology has a long and rich history of excellence in clinical service, training, and research. Our physicians and scientists are experts in a variety of subspecialties in anatomic pathology, laboratory medicine, genomics and molecular pathology, investigational pathology, and immunology. Our diverse faculty study and diagnose patient disease and medical conditions using state-of-the-art methodologies. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
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nJob Summary n
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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. Perform research focused on organoid models and epithelial cell culture. The work will emphasize 1) growth and banking of organoid models and cell lines, 2) physiological, cell biological, and disease modeling, and 3) drug testing. Ultimately, this work is expected to lead to improved understanding of multiple disease states, with a particular emphasis in gastrointestinal diseases. Participate in weekly lab meetings. There will also be times when it will be necessary to bridge collaborations with other laboratories and faculty members as well as with other research scientists at various levels of training within the home laboratory.
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nResponsibilities n
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+ Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
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+ Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
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+ Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
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+ May assist recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Is developing skills in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
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+ Performs other related work as needed.
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nMinimum Qualifications n
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nEducation: n
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
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Work Experience: n
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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nPreferred Qualifications n
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nEducation: n
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+ Bachelor’s degree in a Biological Science.
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nExperience: n
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+ Demonstrated technical excellence in cell culture.
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+ Experience with molecular biology techniques.
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nPreferred Competencies n
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+ Quick learner with exceptional responsibility and organizational skills.
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+ Ability to train others.
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+ Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
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+ Problem-solving skills.
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+ Attention to detail.
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+ Great degree of independence in direct collaboration with PI Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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nWorking Conditions n
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+ Lab environment.
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nApplication Documents n
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+ Resume (required)
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+ Cover Letter (preferred)
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When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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nJob Family n
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Research
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nRole Impact n
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Individual Contributor
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nFLSA Status n
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Non-Exempt
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nPay Frequency n
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Biweekly
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nScheduled n Weekly Hours n
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40
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nBenefits Eligible n
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Yes
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nRequires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement n
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Yes
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nDrug Test Required n
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No
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nHealth Screen Required n
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Yes
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nMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required n
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No
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nPosting Statement n
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Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.
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The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic
