Research Technician

University of Chicago • Austin, TX

2d • $50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Section of Cardiology looking for a Research Technician to work within the Dr. Kirk research lab in the Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous research experience.
• Excellent communication skills, orally and written.
• Create and deliver presentations.
• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
• Maintain a high level of alertness.
• Ability to multi-task successfully.
• Prioritize work appropriately and meet deadlines.
• Work autonomously, effectively, and collegially.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal experimentation.
• Record findings/results.
• Maintain laboratory notebook.
• Help with lab maintenance, ordering of supplies, stocking shelves, clean up.
• Perform basic lab technique (making of buffers, pipetting, immunoblots, PCR, microscopy)
• Performing experiments for specific projects.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level