Senior Research Technology Specialist
University of Chicago
Department
BSD SRF - Custom Anti-body Technique
About the Department
Job Summary
This role participates in scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
Responsibilities
- Operates and maintains cell sorter for the University of Chicago community of researchers.
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots technical issues on the instruments hosted in the facility.
- Assists the facility’s users in the operation of the facility’s instruments and advises on the most appropriate techniques and protocols.
- Trains users on the operation on benchtop analyzers and cell sorters.
- Supports and trains CAT Facility staff in the proper use of the facility’s equipment.
- Assists the Associate Scientific Director with ongoing scientific projects.
- Operates and maintains benchtop flow cytometers.
- Performs the maintenance and quality control protocols on benchtop flow cytometers.
- Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
- Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
- Takes responsibility for the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. Analyze the meaning, significance, causes, and effects of the subject.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, physics or related field.
Experience:
- Proficiency in Flow Cytometry and cell sorting is an absolute requirement. Mastery of acquisition platforms BD FACSDIVA, Agilent NovoExpress, Amnis Inspire, Cytek SpectroFlo, FlowJo, OIMQ, and FCS Express is essential.
- Previous laboratory experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Reading and writing documents, including protocol and SOPs.
- Independently learn new software and instrumentation.
- Possess basic math skills.
Preferred Competencies
- Possess good organizational and communication skills, initiative and independence, and interact with all faculty members, students and staff who utilize the facility.
- Possess an aptitude for working with computers, electronics and software.
- Clear and proficient communication with facility users.
- Respect confidentiality.
- Scientific and technological problem-solving skills.
- Daily operation of computers.
- Efficient at multi-tasking.
Working Conditions
- Operating at a computer desk.
- Using fine motor skills (fingers) to operate/maintain instrumentation.
- Work with low power lasers.
- Sight for data analysis.
- Light lifting.
- Sit for some period of time, at a minimum for one hour.
- Limited walking to nearby buildings.
- Laboratory work.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (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
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.
Posting Statement
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