Laboratory Technician

Department
 

PSD Chemistry: Faculty Support

About the Department
 

One of the first departments founded at the University of Chicago was the Department of Chemistry. Since then, The University of Chicago has been the recipient of more than 73 Nobel Prize recipients, 15 of which came from the Department of Chemistry. Our current faculty has considerable strength in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, as well as in interdisciplinary research that delves into biology, physics, and materials science.

Job Summary
 

The principal contribution of a Laboratory Technician is to assist the leading scientists in the group of DNA and RNA sequencing in the Chuan He Lab. The He Lab develops novel genome-wide epigenetic and epitranscriptomic mapping technologies with direct translational applications. The background needed to assist in this research includes molecular biology. This individual will conduct research activities to learn and master RNA and DNA modification sequencing methods to process samples for sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Performs research in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.

• Conduct isolation of DNA and RNA samples.

• Prepare samples for sequencing.

• Assists with research projects, complying with established procedures or protocols.

• Serves as a resource for collecting data in the He Lab.

• Assist lab members in preparing and conducting experiments.

• Following established procedures or protocols and assisting the supervisor with research projects.

• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.

• Assists with the installation, 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 vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:         

• B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry.

Technical knowledge skills:

• Molecular biology and genomics.

Preferred Competencies

• Background in molecular biology, plant biology (or related fields).
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions  

• Wet Laboratory environment.
• Standard Office environment.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Reference (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

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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