Research Technician
University of Chicago
Summary
The Jingxin Wang's lab within the Section of Genetic Medicine, Department of Medicine, an NIH-funded laboratory focused on RNA-targeting early drug discovery for undruggable targets, is seeking a full-time Research Technician.
Job description
Job Summary
The Jingxin Wang's lab within the Section of Genetic Medicine, Department of Medicine, an NIH-funded laboratory focused on RNA-targeting early drug discovery for undruggable targets, is seeking a full-time Research Technician.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine RNA-seq library preparation on a biweekly basis.
- Maintain multiple mammalian and cell culture lines.
- Manage lab inventory and instrumentation.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
Experience: Relevant research experience.
Preferred Competencies
- Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
- Knowledge of research techniques and methods.
- Ability to work with little direct oversight.
- Ability to work within a larger research team.
- Attention to detail.
- Biochemistry lab skills (e.g., buffer preparation, pipetting, PCR).
- Organizational and time-management skills.
Requirements
- College or university degree in related field
- < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office)
- Knowledge of research techniques and methods
- Ability to work with little direct oversight
- Ability to work within a larger research team
- Attention to detail
- Biochemistry lab skills (e.g., buffer preparation, pipetting, PCR)
- Organizational and time-management skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement programs
- Paid time off
Company overview
The University of Chicago is a world-renowned private research university founded in 1890 and located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. As a premier academic institution, it operates one of the most comprehensive biomedical research enterprises in the United States through its Biological Sciences Division, which includes over 1,100 faculty members across 10 basic science and 14 clinical departments. The university manages extensive research infrastructure including the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, multiple specialized research institutes, and maintains affiliations with Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. With research funding exceeding $450 million annually and more than 3,300 patents filed since 1987, the institution is a global leader in scientific discovery and innovation. The Biological Sciences Division alone supports over 500 research-active faculty who secure an average of $588,000 in NIH funding per principal investigator, focusing on areas including cancer biology, immunology, microbiology, molecular metabolism, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology. The university's commitment to interdisciplinary research and its unique position as manager of national laboratories creates unparalleled opportunities for translational research and scientific advancement.