About the Department
The Section of Genetic Medicine continues to shape the future of personalized medicine with successful research programs focused on quantitative genetic and genomic science. The Section provides valuable collaborations with investigators in the Department of Medicine to develop new ways to identify genetic risk factors for common, complex disorders with immediate clinical application. The Section conducts impactful investigations in quantitative genetics, systems biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide technical support for research projects investigating how genetic and non-genetic factors contribute to individual variation in immune responses. Under general supervision, the successful candidate will utilize genomic and cell culture techniques, including single-cell RNA sequencing and chromatin accessibility assays, to explore immune cell diversity among individuals. The role also involves culturing and stimulating human primary immune cells, developing or revising study protocols, creating data collection tools, building databases, and providing administrative support. Regular interaction with students and laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator is expected.
Responsibilities
- Setting up and performing experiments.
- Collecting and maintaining data and/or specimens.
- Analyzing data.
- Generating next-generation sequencing data.
- Maintaining equipment and supplies.
- Performing cell culture experiments.
- Generating induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
- Differentiating iPSCs into macrophages.
- Maintaining technical and administrative support for a research project.
- Conducting literature reviews and assisting with reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
- Performing other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted.
Experience:
- Previous research experience.
Preferred Competencies
- Knowledge of research techniques or methods relevant to the lab (e.g., ATACseq, RNAseq, ChIPseq, qPCR, cell culture, flow cytometry).
- Analytical skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (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
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Frequency
Biweekly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that values rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
