Research Assistant
University of Chicago
Department
BSD NRB - Freedman Lab
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Assisting in maintaining and documenting animal health and welfare.
Training mice to perform computer-controlled behavioral tasks.
Assisting in collecting, maintaining and analyzing behavioral, histological and neurophysiological data.
Colony management.
Surgical procedures.
Managing day-to-day lab operations, maintaining and ordering supplies and equipment.
Maintaining laboratory equipment and experiment rooms.
Training and assisting new laboratory personnel.
Collecting data. Assisting in analyzing data and preparing reports, manuscripts and other documents.
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.
Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
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 science.
Experience:
Experience in animal research.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, excellent computer skills.
Ability to work independently and follow detailed research protocols.
Ability to produce written reports of work and procedures.
Previous experience with behavioral or neurophysiological research.
Undergraduate experience with neuroscience or related field (e.g., e.g. Molecular/Cell Biology, Experimental Psychology, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science).
Application Documents
Resume (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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