Research 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 have 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 Research Technician is providing routine or standardized laboratory support of research projects under direct supervision. In this laboratory, projects are developed using molecular biology techniques to study mechanisms of control of genetic expression under the mentorship of Dr. Chuan He. The He Lab develops novel genome-wide epigenetic and epitranscriptomic mapping technologies with direct translational applications. The background needed for this position of Research Specialist includes molecular biology, genomics, and biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Performs research in collaboration with other laboratory personnel.

• Maintains and distributes stock of supplies and reagents.

• Serves as a resource for collecting data.

• Provides assistance to the supervisor with research projects, complying with established procedures or protocols.

• Performs basic laboratory techniques.

• Prepares cfDNA samples.

• Isolates cfDNA and gDNA from tissue.

• Constructs 5hmC-Seal-seq libraries for 5hmC profiling.

• Assists lab members in preparing and conducting experiments.

• Assists in the preparation of samples for sequencing.

• 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:         

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.

Experience:       

• Perform duties in a laboratory setting for one year.

• Understands basic laboratory techniques.

• Sequencing of DNA.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Basic wet laboratory procedures.

• Basic molecular biology laboratory techniques.

Preferred Competencies

• Management of stocks (supplies and reagents).

Working Conditions

• Laboratory environment.

• Standard office environment.

• Ability to use computers extensively for up to 2 hours.

• Ability to sit for up to 2 hours.

• Ability to stand for up to 2 hours.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (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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