Research Technician

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Job description

Department

BSD MED - Section Administrator: Endocrinology - Bell

About the Department

The University of Chicago's Department of Medicine's Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Biological Sciences Division is searching for a research technician, whose primary activity will be providing basic technical research support under the direction of the principle investigator and his staff. The appointee will perform small animal husbandry. The appointee will assist with cell culture, fluorescent imaging, and DNA, RNA, and protein isolation. Additionally, they will be required to maintain a high level of dedication to diabetes-related research.

Job Summary

The Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism is looking for a Research Technician to work within the Bell Lab in the Department of Medicine.

Responsibilities

* This job provides basic technical support activities to scientific research projects.
* Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
* Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures and interaction with investigators in other laboratories.
* May assist in drafting articles and reports describing research findings.
* Provide technical and administrative support for a research project.
* Analyze and maintain data and/or specimens.
* Interact with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
* Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
* 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.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in biomedical research such as molecular biology, biochemistry, endocrinology, or immunology.

Experience:

* Background in cell culture, mouse husbandry and experimentation, RNA and protein isolation, quantitative real-time PCR, western blot techniques, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research .

Preferred Competencies

* Knowledge in relevant scientific field(s).

* Knowledge and experience of research techniques or methods including microscopy, DNA, RNA and protein isolation.

* Analytical skills.

* Problem-solving skills.

* Attention to detail.

* Organizational skills.

* Verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to work independently.

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office or other basic productivity.

Application Documents

* Resume (required)
* Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be 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

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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