Research Specialist 1

Department
 

BSD SRF - Genomics -Next GEN

About the Department
 

The Genomics Facility provides access to advanced genomics technologies to University of Chicago researchers. These technologies include Single-Cell Genomics, Spatial Transcriptomics, Next-Generation Sequencing, Micro-arrays, Sanger Sequencing as well as general nucleic acid sample QC and processing. The Facility is well-supported by the Dean’s office and fulfills an essential role in the continued academic success of the University of Chicago.

Job Summary
 

The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
This position will perform single cell services as well as micro-array services. Additionally, this position will need to be able to operate the Facility’s sample QC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates the Illumina Sequencing platforms present in the Facility (MiSEQ, NextSEQ, NovaSEQ-X).

• Along with other members of the facility, operates the Facility’s sample QC equipment, which includes fragment analyzer, bio-analyzer, qubit, Pippin and qPCR instruments.

• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.

• 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.

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Work Experience:

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

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Genomics.

• Master’s degree.

Experience:

• Experience working in a Core or Research lab.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate internally with co-workers and externally with Facility clients strongly preferred.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of work ownership.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

• Ability to perform lab-based tasks for an extended period of time.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

• Three Science/Supervisor Reference Contact Information (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
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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