CRC Lab Technician

CRC Lab Technician

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago

Base pay range: $21.63/yr – $28.85/yr

Weekly hours: 40

Pay rate type:
Hourly; FLSA status:
Non-Exempt

The job provides clinical research laboratories with technical support. Works within defined processes and procedures to assist in specialty research potentially involving animals, MRI technologies, and histology. Completes work with a moderate degree of supervision.

• Prepares blood specimens for research, including centrifuging, aliquoting, measuring, pipetting, labeling, storing, and shipping. Delivers samples to other laboratories throughout the campus as needed.
• Analyzes patient glucose levels using the YSI machine. Records and maintains patient results and related data.
• Prepare study‑related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
• Prepares quality and safety control measures for the laboratory, such as checks of equipment, temperature control, and documentation of quality improvement projects.
• Performs other related work as needed.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret written instructions and process specimens accordingly.
• Ability to work independently; accountability; good attention to details and capable of a high degree of precision and accuracy in lab work; ability to keep accurate records, data entry, and sample inventory.

• Education:
  
  Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in a related field (not typically required to have a four‑year degree).
• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2‑5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications:
  
  None specified.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Works in a laboratory environment with human samples.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

Drug Test

Required:

Yes

Health Screen

Required:

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry

Required:

No

Benefits Eligible:
Yes. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773‑702‑5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.