Department
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
• Under supervision, the Research Technician will plan, design, and execute experiments, adapt existing procedures to the needs of the project, troubleshoot, and contribute intellectually to the project. • Perform support activities and lab maintenance. • Conduct experiments for projects investigating the molecular mechanisms of dendritic cell development and immune tolerance. This includes wet lab techniques such as Western blotting, cell culture, and in vitro assays. The role also involves in vivo work using mouse models of autoimmunity (e.g. Lupus), including the maintenance of colonies and the harvesting of lymphoid organs for flow cytometry and chromatin analysis. • Maintain and order lab supplies. • Maintenance of mouse colonies and breeding of transgenic models of autoimmunity and dendritic cell deficiency, including lineage-specific knockouts and nuclease-deficient strains. • 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:
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelors degree.
Experience:
• Experience working on independent laboratory research projects.
Preferred Competencies
• Organized, task-oriented, good record keeper. • Basic knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for molecular biology and animal research. • Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Application Documents
• Resume/CV (required) • Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
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