Research Technician | University of Chicago (UC) - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Under general supervision, performs moderately complex lab duties and tasks. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents. Maintains and orders equipment and supplies. Helps monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. May orient or coordinate the work of research support staff and students. Responsibilities may include the following non-laboratory duties: May assist with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Responsibilities may include the following laboratory duties: setting up and performing experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.   Perform research experiments in a pulmonary research lab. Focus on cellular metabolism and lung fibrosis. Proficiently perform basic laboratory techniques including cell culture, qRT-PCR, and Western blot. Perform in vivo experiments using mouse models of pulmonary fibrosis. Maintain complete and accurate records. 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. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field. Experience: Experience with basic cell biology laboratory skills and experimental procedures. Preferred Competencies Knowledge of basic cell biology, knowledge of research techniques and methods. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail. Organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Basic computer skills. Comfortable interacting with researchers from a diverse set of backgrounds.  Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. 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. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.