GRAF Research Technical Assistant

Details

Posted: 10-May-23

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR21900

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Prepares bedding, food, water, and other stock materials, prepares autoclave cylinders with specified materials (bedding, food, water, experimental supplies).

• Prepares biological indicators for processing, set-up of autoclave cycle, quality assurance testing materials.

• May prepare sterilant's for use within the research facility, prepares materials for sterile assistant activities.

• Re-wraps filters on sterilization cylinders.

• Processes biological indicators for quality assurance.

• Prepares caging material for processing in autoclave.

• Assists with facility cleanliness and sanitization.

• Provides documentation of activities, assists with additional material preparation tasks as may be required.

• 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.

• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma.

Experience:

• Previous work experience in an academic environment or biomedical research.

â‹Preferred Competencies

• Must demonstrate ability to work on more than one project at one time and meet deadlines.

• Capacity to handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time.

• Excellent hand-eye coordination.

• Must be detailed and organized and respect confidentiality.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

• Ability to interact with all levels of staff within the department.

• Some basic mechanical skills (use of screwdrivers, wrenches, industrial autoclave units).

Working Conditions

• Ability to work for weekend and holiday schedules â“ one day per weekend schedule.

• Predominantly a standing and active position.

• Requires a fair amount of walking to different facilities on campus, also entails extensive writing, typing, and computer skills.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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