Research Technician

Department
 

BSD SRF – Proteomics Metabolomics

About the Department
 

The Proteomics Platform at the University of Chicago is a newly established research facility located in the Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery (KCBD). The mission of the facility is to develop and apply advanced proteomics techniques to answer both basic and translational scientific questions with the help of state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instruments. We offer scientific consultation tailored to each project, proteomics sample preparation services, and education to help researchers design, perform, and interpret complex proteomics data. We aim to support both the University of Chicago research community and beyond.

Job Summary
 

The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
The successful candidate will work in the Proteomics Platform at the University of Chicago. The technician will serve a critical role by maintaining laboratory instruments, preparing samples, and performing quantitative proteomics experiments using advanced mass spectrometers at the Platform. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in exploring the rapidly advancing field of proteomics and working with some of the most advanced instruments currently available, which several next-gen Orbitrap instruments. The technician will also learn liquid chromatography techniques and several data software used for quantitative proteomics data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory maintenance and research activities including proteomics sample processing and method development and optimization.

• Performs LC-MS/MS and other mass spectrometry analyses to generate quantitative global and targeted proteomics data for a variety of research projects in collaboration with investigators.

• Participates in scientific discussions and brainstorming regarding experimental design and new technological development and innovation around various research themes requiring proteomics.

• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.

• Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

• 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 biology, chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory.

 

Experience:

• Experience working in a research laboratory or core facility.

• Experience using Orbitrap mass spectrometry instruments.

• Experience working within a mass spectrometry-based research laboratory.

 

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a service -oriented environment.

• Strong computer and record keeping skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility and willingness to learn new technologies.

• Ability to work both independently (with minimal guidance) and as a team member.

• Ability to manage time efficiently and complete tasks on time.

• Ability to be on-time for scheduled appointments and adapt to unscheduled requests.

Working Conditions

• May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance (working with heavy metals), shipping of hazardous material (shipping cryo-samples).

• Working at a desk or sitting at a microscope.

• Ability to go up and down stairs.

• Ability to move wheeled LN2 tanks.

 

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
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
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