Research Technical Assistant

This at-will position is wholly or partially 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

Lab Operations and Maintenance: Performs routine laboratory operations and organization, general lab housekeeping, inventory management, equipment cleaning and sterilization, reagent preparation, growth media, and buffers; dispose of biohazardous waste safely. Experimental Assistance: Helps develop and implement standard protocols, perform mammalian and/or bacterial cell culture, maintenance and transfections, execute virology/microbiology workflows as viral transductions, plaque assays, or microbial growth monitoring, and carry out basic molecular biology procedures, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, molecular cloning, and gel electrophoresis. Data Documentation: Collect, record, and meticulously document experimental protocols and results accurately in lab notebooks or digital databases; process, organize, and summarize data for presentations during lab meetings.

Compliance

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: ---

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Biological or Chemical Science.

Experience

Working wet-lab experiences in one of the following fields: molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, or microbiology. Fundamental pipetting and solution-preparation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for data entry, record keeping, and maintenance of research documentation. Preferred Competencies Ability to design and interpret complex experiments, synthesize data across multiple systems, and translate findings into testable hypotheses. Working Conditions Lab environment, including wet laboratory and animal laboratory. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (preferred)

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

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 Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No

Pay Rate Type Hourly ​ FLSA Status Non-Exempt ​ Pay Range $19.23 - $26.44 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.

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