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University of Chicago

Research Technical Assistant

University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Research Technical Assistant at University of Chicago. This is an at-will position funded by contractual grant funding, contingent upon continued grant funds and satisfactory job performance. Department

BSD RAO - Research Staff. The Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology advances radiotherapy through clinical, technical, and translational research, with a diverse team providing patient care and scientific discoveries. Job Summary

The Research Technical Assistant prepares experimental materials and subject animals, participates in experimental processes, executes standard experimental protocols, and performs data management and analysis. The role is in a prototyping wet-lab environment requiring meticulous attention to experimental details. Responsibilities

Management and preparation for experiments. Cell line maintenance and archive. Cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques. Scheduled preparation of experimental tumor models in mice. Selection, monitoring, and treatment of animals with radio/immunotherapy. Preparation of mice for experimental procedures. Administration and maintenance of anesthesia in mice during procedures. Advancing new experimental protocols through regulatory and administrative processes. Physical upkeep of laboratory equipment and spaces. Provide technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment, performing basic techniques, research and analysis under direction. Collect data, assist in analysis, and help prepare reports, manuscripts and other documents. Comply with institution, state, and federal regulatory policies and mandates. Performs other related work as needed. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Vocational training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in related field (a four-year degree not typically required). Work Experience

Knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of related work experience. Certifications

Not specified. Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a wet lab or oncology lab; ability to collaborate and work with an interdisciplinary team; self-motivation. Working Conditions

Lab environment. Application Documents

Resume (required) Cover Letter (preferred) When applying, upload documents via the My Experience page in the Application Documents section. Job Details

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 Type: Hourly FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $19.23 - $26.44 Benefits Eligible: Yes Additional Information

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. For the Notice of Nondiscrimination, see the university’s policies. A background check is required for employment offers. Reasonable accommodations for applicants can be requested.

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