The University of Chicago is looking for a Research Assistant I to provide basic technical support for scientific research projects. In this at-will, grant-funded role, you’ll assist with standardized laboratory duties and help draft presentations on research findings.
What You'll Do
- Conduct routine laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
- Collect and enter data.
- Assist in the analysis of data and with the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
- Comply with all institution, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
- Perform other related work as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent experience in a related field (a four-year degree is not typically required).
- Knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Nice to Have
- A Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience with ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, GRO-seq, and RNA-seq.
- Experience with CRISPR genetic engineering.
- Experience with rapid protein degradation using a Degron system.
- Experience with Bioinformatics.
- Experience with cardiac functional analyses.
- Experience with mouse genetics.
- Experience with Lentivirus transduction.
- Cell culture experience.
- Experience with protein-protein interaction analysis using mass-spectrometry.
Technical Stack
- ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, GRO-seq, RNA-seq
- CRISPR
- Degron system
- Bioinformatics
- Lentivirus transduction
- Cell culture
- Mass-spectrometry
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $19.23 - $26.44 per hour
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located 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.
