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Posted: 19-Oct-23
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Part-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: JR24224
Job Description:
The Research Technician will provide technical support activities related to scientific research projects.
Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
His/her responsibilities include, but not limited to following: 1) Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
Installs, sets up and performs experiments.
Working with mice, including behavioral monitoring, recovery of tissues, and histological processing.
Genetic screening of transgenic mouse lines, using PCR protocols and keeping colony.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens.
Analyzes possible solutions and tissue using standard laboratory procedures.
Conducts literature reviews and assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts, presentations and other documents.
Interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
Assisting with developing or amending study protocols, data collection tools and databases.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field.
Experience:
Experience with basic science research.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated research experience.
Experience with cardiovascular research, cellular electrophysiology, and animal models of diseases is highly desired.
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
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.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to understand complex documents.
Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
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