Research Technician
The University of Chicago

Department

BSD MED - Genetic Medicine - Barreiro Research Staff

About the Department

The Section of Genetic Medicine continues to shape the future of personalized medicine with successful research programs focused on the quantitative genetic and genomic science. The Section provides extremely valuable collaborations with investigators in the Department of Medicine who are seeking to develop new and more powerful ways to identify genetic risk factors for common, complex disorders with almost immediate clinical application. The Section of Genetic Medicine conducts impactful investigations focused on quantitative genetics, systems biology and genomics, bioinformatics and computational biology.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide technical support for research projects investigating how genetic and non-genetic factors contribute to individual variation in immune responses. Under general supervision, the successful candidate will utilize a range of genomic and cell culture techniques, including single-cell RNA sequencing and chromatin accessibility assays, to explore immune cell diversity among individuals. The role also involves culturing and stimulating human primary immune cells. Additionally, the candidate will assist with non-laboratory tasks, such as developing or revising study protocols, creating data collection tools, building databases, and providing administrative support. Regular interaction with students and laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator is also expected.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and performing experiments.
  
• Collects and maintains data and/or specimens.
  
• Analyzes data.
  
• Generates next generation sequencing data.
  
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
  
• Performs cell culture experiments.
  
• Generates induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
  
• Differentiates iPSCs into macrophages.
  
• Generates next generation sequencing data.
  
• 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.
  
• 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's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted.
  

Experience:

• Previous research experience.
  

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of research techniques or methods relevant to the lab (e.g., ATACseq, RNAseq, ChIPseq, qPCR, cell culture, flow cytometry).
  
• Analytical skills.
  
• Problem-solving skills.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Organizational skills.
  
• Verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
• Cover Letter (required)
  

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

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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