Research Technician

** Department
* * BSD NRB - Freedman Lab
** About the Department
** We study how the nervous system works – how it is built, how it operates on cellular and systems levels, how drugs affect it, and how it is damaged in neurodegenerative diseases. Our faculty members continue to make cutting edge contributions to neurobiology research, attracting significant research grants from leading government agencies and charitable foundations. At the same time, the Department of Neurobiology is dedicated to cultivating young scientists who will take up the quest for discovery to benefit future generations.

Our laboratories are teeming with some of the brightest minds in the world, all directed at studying the complexities of the brain.
** 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
* ** Maintenance of supplies.
* Work as a member of a research team training.
* Managing day-to-day lab operations (e.g. ordering).
* Assisting with cell culture (changing media, passaging cells).
* Assisting with molecular biology (minipreps, pcr prep, running gels).
* Assisting with microscopy.
* 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 Qualifications
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* 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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* Education:

*** BS in related field.
** Preferred Competencies
*** Demonstrated capacity to work independently in an organized, detailed manner while maintaining a collaborative team environment.
* Ability to think abstractly and concretely.
** 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
** Scheduled*
* ** Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Drug Test Required
** No
* * Health Screen Required
** No
* * Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
** No
* * Pay Rate Type
** Hourly  
** FLSA Status
** Non-Exempt  
** Pay Range**$21.63 - $28.85

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
** 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. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the
** Posting Statement
** 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 Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call  or submit a request via All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  

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