Research Technician

Department BSD HGD - Luca Lab About the Department The central intellectual theme of our department is to understand the roles of genetics and epigenetics in patterning pheno-typic variation in natural populations and in human evolution, health, and disease. Job Summary As a member of the Luca Lab in the Department of Human Genetics, the candidate is expected to work on assigned projects as well as to carry out research activities in collaboration with other personnel in the lab, performing human functional genomics and genetics, and host-microbiome interaction research. Responsibilities Assist with carrying out research using the following techniques: Next-Generation Sequencing, PCR, Quantitative RT-PCR, DNA/RNA purification, cloning, reporter gene assays, chromatin immunoprecipitation, ATAC-seq, mammalian cell and tissue culture (cell lines and primary cells/tissues), isolation of primary cells from human tissue, single cell genomic assays. Assist with general lab duties including ordering of supplies and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Attend lab meetings and read current journal articles pertaining to relevant projects. Performs other related work as needed. 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. Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator. 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. Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in biology or related field. Experience: Familiarity with the following techniques (or ability to rapidly learn the techniques): PCR, Quantitative RT-PCR, DNA/RNA purification, cloning, reporter gene assays, chromatin immunoprecipitation, mammalian cell and tissue culture, single cell and bulk genomic assays. Experience with computers. Familiarity with Next Generation Sequencing protocols. Familiarity with isolation of primary cells from tissue is a plus. Preferred Competencies Excellent organizational and communication skills and desire to maintain good relations with co-workers. Working Conditions Research Lab. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (preferred) 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 No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Hourly FLSA Status Non-Exempt Pay Range $24.04 - $33.65 The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys 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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