GRAF Research Technical Assistant
University of Chicago
Department
BSD ARC - GRAF
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Prepares bedding, food, water, and other stock materials.
Prepares and processes autoclave cylinders with specified materials (bedding, food, water, experimental supplies).
Prepares sterile materials in support of research activities including preparing, packaging and processing supplies.
May assist with preparation of isolator sterility quality assurance materials, may assist technologists with research activities under direct supervision.
May assist with ordering of unit supplies.
Re-wraps filters on sterilization cylinders.
Processes biological indicators for quality assurance.
Prepares caging material for processing in autoclave.
Assists with facility cleanliness and sanitization.
Provides documentation of activities, assists with additional material preparation tasks as may be required.
This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
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:
High School Diploma.
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Experience:
Previous work experience in an academic environment, hospital surgical supply prep, biomedical or animal research setting, or a medical or veterinary care setting.
Preferred Competencies
Must demonstrate ability to work on more than one project at one time and meet deadlines.
Capacity to handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time.
Must be detailed and organized and respect confidentiality.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to interact with all levels of staff within the department.
Some basic mechanical skills (use of screwdrivers, wrenches, industrial autoclave units).
Working Conditions
Predominantly a standing and active position.
Requires a fair amount of walking to different facilities on campus, also entails writing, typing, and computer skills.
Ability to lift and carry (short distances) up to 50 pounds.
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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