Department
BSD MGC - Pincus Lab
About the Department
Job Summary
This at-will position is wholly or partially 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
Culture and maintain budding yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) strains, including preparation of media and plates, strain propagation, and cryopreservation of frozen stocks.
Fabricate, assemble, and maintain 3D-printed mini-chemostat aging devices, and assist with iterative improvements to their design.
Perform replicative aging experiments, including operating aging devices and tracking yeast cell populations over time.
Prepare samples for and operate a flow cytometer to collect single-cell fluorescence measurements.
Set up and acquire timelapse fluorescence microscopy of live yeast cells.
Carry out routine molecular biology techniques such as PCR, yeast transformation, cloning, and plasmid preparation.
Record, organize, and enter experimental data, and maintain accurate, up-to-date laboratory records.
Support general laboratory operations, including ordering reagents and supplies, maintaining equipment, and keeping shared spaces organized.
Assist with data analysis and preparation of figures for lab meetings, reports, and manuscripts under supervision.
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).
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Experience:
Experience with 3D printing, yeast culture, and/or flow cytometry.
Preferred Competencies
Ability to follow experimental protocols carefully and reproducibly while maintaining accurate, well-organized records across multiple concurrent experiments.
Ability to work independently on routine tasks, recognize when to seek guidance, and a willingness to learn new experimental and computational techniques.
Basic quantitative skills for handling, plotting, and interpreting data, with the ability to troubleshoot common equipment and protocol issues.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-based laboratory environment.
Working Conditions
Lab environment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
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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
- Vocational training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in a related field
- Less than 2 years of relevant work experience
- Resume
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Experience with 3D printing, yeast culture, and/or flow cytometry
- Ability to follow experimental protocols and maintain accurate records
- Basic quantitative skills for data handling and plotting
- Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills
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.
