Research Technician

University of Chicago

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, USA
USD 21.63-28.85 / hour
Posted on Apr 5, 2025

Department

BSD OBA - Prince Lab


About the Department

The Research Technologist will be responsible for the maintenance of a small zebrafish aquarium facility, and the zebrafish stocks, maintenance of zebrafish stocks in the central core facility, general technical support including ordering and tracking supplies, and embryology, histology, and confocal imaging approaches.


Job Summary

The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Responsibilities

  • Regular water-quality checks and facility maintenance.

  • Caring for and raising zebrafish for daily embryo production and stock maintenance.

  • Setting up regular pairwise matings between fish, and embryo collection.

  • Genotyping of fish stocks.

  • Ordering consumables; maintaining stocks of standard solutions.

  • Maintaining lab databases.

  • Experimental embryology and imaging.

  • Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.

  • Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

  • Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences.

Experience:

  • Previous experience with zebrafish husbandry.

  • Previous research experience, specifically in the areas of embryology and/or imaging.

Preferred Competencies

  • Interactive communication.

  • Ability to work as a team player.

  • Planning and organizational skills.

  • Analytical thinking.

  • Creative skills.

  • Problem-solving skills.

Application Documents

  • Cover Letter (required)

  • Resume (required)

  • Contact information for at least 2 references (required)


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

37.5


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Hourly


FLSA Status

Non-Exempt


Pay Range

$21.63 - $28.85

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s 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.


Posting Statement

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