Job Info
Department
BSD NRB - Department of Neurobiology
About the Department
The Laboratory of Dr. Peggy Mason is looking for a Research Technician to provide support for research endeavors. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic team and contributing to cutting-edge scientific research. The laboratory is located on the main campus of The University of Chicago, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago Illinois.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 QualificationsEducation: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:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:
- BS or BA in related field of study.
- Equivalent experience in related field.
Experience:
- Experience in working with rodents in a laboratory setting.
- Comfortable with common animal handling, basic histological techniques, and neuroanatomy.
- Familiar with R and Python.
- Familiarity with robotics.
Working Conditions
- Laboratory setting.
- Some weekends.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s)
MUSTbe uploaded via the
My Experience page, in the section titled
Application Documents of the application.
Job FamilyResearch
Role ImpactIndividual Contributor
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Pay FrequencyBiweekly
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Benefits EligibleYes
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination RequirementYes
Drug Test RequiredNo
Health Screen RequiredNo
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
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