Research

Research Assistant Position

The Zhou Lab in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is seeking a self-motivated and team-oriented individual interested in biology sciences to work as a research assistant to gain experience for future careers in the biomedical area. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities

• Mouse colony maintenance and PCR genotyping.
• Perform routine assignments related to research projects including histology and immunostaining experiments.
• Interdependently conducts data recording, analysis, and writes lab reports. Works directly with senior researchers on assigned projects.
• Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
• 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.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: A college or university degree in a related field of biomedical sciences.

Experience: Experience in histology and immunostaining.

Preferred Competencies: Basic knowledge and skills in mouse work.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory and office setting.

Application Documents

• Resume (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 Range

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00

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 Benefits Guidebook.

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.