Department
BSD ARC - GRAF
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Maintain breeding and experimental mouse colonies within flexible film isolators, (includes tag, tail, wean and colony status records).
Prepare materials for experimental procedures with germ free and ex-germ free 'associated' animals.
Perform experimental interventions with germ free and ex-germ free 'associated' animals and assist Principal Investigator group to perform experiments within the facility.
Perform weekly fecal specimen culture set-ups and monitoring.
Perform health checks and health observations.
Assist with training PI group and other research personnel working in the GRAF.
Assist with advanced procedures which may include anesthesia and surgery.
Assist with facility maintenance, isolator tasks, and facility operations (equipment and supply preparation) and administrative support to the Technical Director of the GRAF.
Under guidance and direction, analyzes clinical samples and specimens and reports results. Prepares specimens for examination, and looks for abnormalities using automated equipment, and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously.
Has general awareness of safety, quality control, and quality assurance procedures. Maintains quality and safety control measures for the laboratory.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field OR in a field relevant to the research being conducted.
Experience:
Two years of experience in a scientific animal research setting OR experience in a Gnotobiotics facility.
Previous work experience in an academic environment and biomedical research.
Prior experience working with mouse colony management.
Licenses and Certifications:
AALAS certification or eligibility for certification at LAT level or higher.
Preferred Competencies
Computer knowledge and skills.
Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance.
Willingness to work successfully as a member of a team, ability to communicate effectively with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels of the University, ability to prioritize.
Ability to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.
Decision making skills and ability to work under pressure of frequent deadlines.
Capacity to handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time.
Must be detailed and organized and respect confidentiality.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Working Conditions
Requires a fair amount of walking between facilities, also entails standing or sitting at biological safety cabinets and isolators in facility or laboratory.
Also entails sitting for computer-based work in an office environment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Application Documents
Resume (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 University’s 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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Skills Required
- College or university degree in a related field
- Knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of related work experience
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or relevant field
- Two years experience in a scientific animal research setting or experience in a gnotobiotics facility
- Prior experience with mouse colony management
- AALAS certification or eligibility for LAT level or higher
- Computer knowledge and skills
- Ability to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance (animal research regulations)
- Ability to assist with advanced procedures including anesthesia and surgery
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
