Research Technician

Principal contribution is providing technical and administrative support for the laboratory. Under general supervision, the Research Technician performs moderately complex lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Collects and maintains data and/or specimens.
• Analyzes data.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• 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: assisting 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.

Competencies:

• Knowledge in relevant scientific field required.
• Knowledge of research techniques or methods required.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures required.
• Analytical skills required.
• Problem-solving skills required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Organizational skills required.
• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and exceptional benefits.  Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a description of their scientific interests, and the names and contact information of three professional references to: apatnaik1@uchicago.edu. This position is available for immediate hire.