Department
BSD MIC - Chen Lab
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Performs laboratory organization, ordering and record-keeping.
Assists in preparation of common reagents.
Develops and performs assays.
Establishes and cultures mammalian cell lines.
Performs molecular cloning and PCR.
Performs expression and purification of proteins.
Performs cell biology imaging experiments (fluorescence microscopy and electron microscopy).
Performs work in Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) conditions and animal facilities.
Collaborates and communicates with other lab members.
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 Biological or Chemical Science.
Experience:
- Working experience in one of the following fields: molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, or microbiology.
- Knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Working Conditions
- Lab environment.
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
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
- Under 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Ability to perform basic laboratory techniques (PCR, molecular cloning, protein expression and purification)
- Ability to establish and culture mammalian cell lines and work in BSL-2 and animal facilities
- Bachelor's degree in Biological or Chemical Science
- Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, or microbiology
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Resume and Cover Letter (must be uploaded)
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.
