Research Technician
University of Chicago
Department
BSD OBA - Prince Lab
About the Department
Job Summary
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:
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
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
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
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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