Research Technician
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

BSD PAT - Bendelac Lab

About the Department

Our laboratory studies the populations of lymphocytes that reside at mucosal barriers and perform rapid innate-like functions to maintain homeostasis and protect against infection, injury and tumor. We use developmental biology and genetic engineering to define the identity and track the function of multiple 'unconventional' populations including NKT cells, MAIT cells, gamma-delta T cells, innate lymphoid cells, intraepithelial intestinal T lymphocytes and IgA producing intestinal B cells. Ultimately, these studies help identify the central relationships between immunity and microbiome at the intestinal barrier.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative research group investigating Immunity and the Microbiome at mucosal sites in mice and human. Under minimal supervision, the Research Technician conducts or assists with experiments including mouse dissection, tissue processing, cell culture and flow cytometry; participates in managing mouse colony and performs some general laboratory tasks; participates in laboratory meetings regarding current research and other lab activities; and assists with organizing laboratory, ordering supplies, and training of lab members. There is also opportunity to audit graduate-level courses.

The job performs routine and specific assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
  
• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.
  
• Writes articles, reports and manuscripts.
  
• Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
  
• Performs and assists with immunology and microbiome experiments under supervision of principal investigator.
  
• Assists with experiments that involve transgenic mouse colony breeding and genotyping.
  
• Participates in laboratory meetings regarding current research and other lab activities.
  
• Assists with organizing laboratory and ordering supplies.
  
• Maintains a safe environment for others and self; adheres to safety policies and procedures.
  
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
  
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
  
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
  
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
  
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in some area of biological science, and expertise in immunology, biochemistry and cell culture.
  

Experience:

• Experience in mouse handling and flow cytometry.
  

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent writing skills.
  
• Proficiency in English.
  
• Basic knowledge of immunohistochemistry and microscopy.
  

Working Conditions

• Wet Lab.
  

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 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

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

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