University of Chicago·Chicago, Illinois
Provide technical support for biomedical research by processing human biospecimens, including blood and tissue samples. Manage sample custody using electronic inventory systems and communicate with investigators regarding timelines and handling.
BSD SRF - Human Tissue Resource Center - Biobank
About the Department
The Human Tissue Research Center (HTRC) is a University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division (BSD) Core Facility that is managed by the Office of Shared Research Facilities (OSRF).
The HTRC is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and is administratively divided into two sub-cores: Histology and Biospecimen Bank (Biobank).
The Biobank sub-core provides institutional biospecimen banking services for IRB-approved protocols involving human tissues and body fluids.
The Biobank sub-core also serves as the biospecimen distribution center, providing previously collected samples to investigators for their research needs.
In addition, the Biobank sub-core offers Digital Pathology services with automated, high-throughput scanning for publication quality images, quantitative image analysis and laser capture microdissection.
The job provides basic technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Complies with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
The Junior Research Technician provides technical support activities related to biomedical research projects by processing and managing of human biospecimens. Responsibilities include processing whole blood components, isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and assisting processing of human tissue samples. Additional duties include communicating with Clinical Research Coordinators and investigators regarding sample handling and timelines, and maintaining adequate laboratory supplies.
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications: ---
• College/University Degree in related field strongly preferred.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
$19.23 - $26.44
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Benefits: Eligible
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Requires vocational training or equivalent experience with less than 2 years of related work experience. A college degree and specific experience with DNA extraction and PBMC isolation are strongly preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, junior research technician openings often draw interest from candidates with lab training, so roles that ask for less than 2 years of experience can still be competitive. Employers may favor applicants who already have DNA extraction and PBMC isolation experience, and the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are applying, highlight hands-on lab methods, any vocational training or degree work, and be ready to discuss how you handle routine sample processing.