Research Technician
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

BSD CCC Lab Staff

About the Department

The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is an integral component of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The BSD is the largest of four Divisions of the University and includes the Pritzker School of Medicine. UCCCC administers four established scientific programs, and the NCI-sponsored Cancer Center Support Grant provides funding for ten Shared Resources. The Comprehensive Cancer Center is comprised of over 150 faculty members from twenty departments with members currently being awarded over $47 million in total direct costs in peer-reviewed cancer research grants, and $28 million in non-peer reviewed grants and contracts. The activities of the Center are broad and varied, including research, training and education, communications, fundraising, marketing, clinical trials management and community outreach.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician will perform technical laboratory work of advanced difficulty including human biospecimen handling with aseptic technique, immunological assays, molecular assays, animal experiments, data analysis and report generation. The person will also maintain equipment, keep electronic records of experiments and inventories of reagents and samples up to date.

Responsibilities

• Performs lab experiments such as ELISA, ELISPOT assay, flow cytometry, cell isolation, tissue culture, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, and tissue staining.
  
• Performs daily monitoring of experimental mice, tumor size measurement, imaging, bleeding, injection and tissue harvest and sample analysis.
  
• Maintains and orders equipment and supplies.
  
• Maintains inventories of samples and supplies.
  
• 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.
  
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
  
• 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).
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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher degree in Immunology, Biology, or other related fields.
  

Experience:

• Multi-color flow cytometry.
  
• Flow data analysis using FlowJo or other software.
  
• Mouse tumor measurement, tissue harvest and analysis.
  
• Aseptic tissue culture in biological safety cabinet.
  
• Immunological assays such as ELISA, ELISPOT assay and cell isolation.
  
• Molecular assays.
  

Preferred Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Honesty, integrity, and strong work ethic.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Multitasking skills.
  
• Organization skills.
  
• Ability to understand responsibilities, workflow, and experiments.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills.
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
• Cover letter (preferred)
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe 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

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

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.

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 origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. 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 773-702-5800 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.

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