The University of Chicago's Moskowitz Laboratory is hiring a Research Assistant I to join its team studying gene regulatory networks in organ development and homeostasis. This role provides foundational technical support within a pediatric research environment, with clear pathways for contributing to and advancing independent scientific research projects.
What You'll Do
- Provide basic technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment, performing routine techniques and analysis under direction.
- Collect and enter research data to support ongoing projects under direct supervision.
- Assist in data analysis and with the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
- Comply with all institution, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, and mandates.
- Assist in drafting presentations on research findings.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum education from vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Nice to Have
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- Technical skills or knowledge in: ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, GRO-seq, RNA-seq.
- Technical skills or knowledge in: CRISPR genetic engineering.
- Technical skills or knowledge in: Rapid protein degradation using the Degron system.
- Technical skills or knowledge in: Bioinformatics.
- Technical skills or knowledge in: Cardiac functional analyses.
- Technical skills or knowledge in: Mouse genetics.
- Technical skills or knowledge in: Lentivirus transduction.
- Technical skills or knowledge in: Cell culture experience.
- Technical skills or knowledge in: Protein-protein interaction analysis using mass-spectrometry.
Technical Stack
- ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, GRO-seq, RNA-seq
- CRISPR, Degron system
- Bioinformatics
- Mouse genetics
- Lentivirus, Cell culture
- Mass-spectrometry
Team & Environment
You will be a member of the Moskowitz Laboratory team within the Department of Pediatrics, contributing to research focused on understanding disease risk.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $19.23 - $26.44 per hour.
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Chicago, IL.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
