Research Technician

• Department BSD MED - Rheumatology - Reizis Research Staff About the Department The Section of Rheumatology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery.
• Ranked among the finest programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, and experimental immunotherapies.
• Job Summary The Research Technician will work on research projects involving in vitro and in vivo investigation of innate immune cell development, specifically focusing on dendritic cell function and the pathogenesis of systemic autoimmune diseases.
• The position involves the breeding and maintenance of experimental animal colonies, including genotyping and the collection of primary tissues to study immunological tolerance.
• Responsibilities also include the isolation, processing, and analysis of immune cell populations using flow cytometry and immunochemistry, alongside general lab management such as ordering and stocking supplies.
• Responsibilities Under supervision, the Research Technician will plan, design, and execute experiments, adapt existing procedures to the needs of the project, troubleshoot, and contribute intellectually to the project.
• Perform support activities and lab maintenance.
• Conduct experiments for projects investigating the molecular mechanisms of dendritic cell development and immune tolerance.
• This includes wet lab techniques such as Western blotting, cell culture, and in vitro assays.
• The role also involves in vivo work using mouse models of autoimmunity (e.g.
• Lupus), including the maintenance of colonies and the harvesting of lymphoid organs for flow cytometry and chromatin analysis.
• Maintain and order lab supplies.
• Maintenance of mouse colonies and breeding of transgenic models of autoimmunity and dendritic cell deficiency, including lineage-specific knockouts and nuclease-deficient strains.
• 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. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience

• Experience working on independent laboratory research projects. Preferred Competencies Organized, task-oriented, good record keeper. Basic knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for molecular biology and animal research. Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (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 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt 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. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information.
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