Research Assistant​

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Discovery, AK, USA
In-Office
50K-70K Annually
Junior
Edtech
The Role
Support the Zhou Lab by maintaining mouse colonies and performing PCR genotyping, histology, and immunostaining. Conduct experiments, record and analyze data, perform literature reviews, assist with reports and manuscripts, and provide technical and administrative support under the direction of senior researchers and the principal investigator.
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Department

BSD PED - Pediatric Genetics and Genomics


About the Department

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare. The Department of Pediatrics has approximately 185 physicians, physician-scientists, and scientists in 15 sections that cover the range of pediatric care. Our education program serves the students of the College, the Pritzker School of Medicine (PSOM), 70 categorical pediatric residents, 6 child neurology residents, 58 fellows, and numerous graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The Department has a staff of 220 advanced practice providers, administrators, research administrators, clinical research associates, and laboratory staff. The Department has an expanding portfolio of Federal, foundational, and Philanthropic awards, and is committed to doubling its research base in the next three years. 


Job Summary

The Zhou Lab in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is seeking a self-motivated and team-orientated individual interested in biology sciences to work as a research assistant to gain experience for future careers in the biomedical area.
This at-will position is wholly 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.

Responsibilities

  • Mouse colony maintenance and PCR genotyping. 

  • Perform routine assignments related to research projects including histology and immunostaining experiments. 

  • Interdependently conducts data recording, analysis, and writes lab reports. Works directly with senior researchers on assigned projects.  

  • 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. 

  • Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator. 

  • ​​​Performs other related work as needed. 


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications 

 

Education: 

  • A college or university degree in a related field of biomedical sciences. 

 

Experience: 

  • Experience in histology and immunostaining. 

 

Preferred Competencies  

  • Basic knowledge and skills in mouse work. 

 

Working Conditions  

  • Laboratory and office setting. 

 

Application Documents  

  • Resume (required) 

  • Cover letter describing previous research experience and career goals (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

Research


Role Impact

Individual Contributor


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

Yes


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Salary


FLSA Status

Exempt


Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00

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

Yes

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

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Skills Required

  • College or university degree in a related field
  • Knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of related work experience
  • Resume
  • Experience in histology and immunostaining
  • Basic knowledge and skills in mouse work
  • Cover letter describing previous research experience and career goals
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Year Founded: 1890

What We Do

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