Research Assistant I

Research Assistant I

The Moskowitz Laboratory seeks a Research Assistant I to become a member of the laboratory team. The Laboratory is interested in the gene regulatory networks that control organ development and adult organ homeostasis. We perform discovery of fundamental developmental and homeostatic gene regulatory principles. We seek to understand how alterations of genomic mechanisms result in risk for diseases including birth defects and cardiac arrhythmias. Individuals will work as part of a team to advance multidisciplinary projects. It is expected that individuals in the Research Assistant I position will develop independent competence in basic research approaches. The job provides both basic technical support activities and the opportunity for independent advancement of scientific research projects. Individuals in this position will comply with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. This at-will position is wholly funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities

• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
• Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, GRO-seq, and RNA-seq.
• CRISPR genetic engineering.
• Rapid protein degradation using Degron system.
• Bioinformatics.
• Cardiac functional analyses.
• Mouse genetics.
• Lentivirus transduction.
• Cell culture experience.
• Protein-protein interaction analysis using mass-spectrometry.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory setting.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter describing previous research experience and career goals (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

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

​FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

​Pay Range: $19.23 - $26.44

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 Benefits Guidebook.

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.