Research Assistant

Research Assistant I

Join to apply for the Research Assistant I role at Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago.

Base pay range: $19.23/yr – $26.44/yr (Hourly). Actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies.

In addition to our provision of clinical care at UChicago Medicine (UCM) Comer Children’s Hospital and regional sites, we are expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana in partnership with the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance (CCHA). Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment committed to family‑centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for appropriate care for every child.

The Moskowitz Laboratory ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) seeks a Research Assistant I to become a member of the laboratory team. The Laboratory studies gene regulatory networks that control organ development and adult organ homeostasis, performing discovery of fundamental developmental and homeostatic gene regulatory principles. The position involves both basic technical support and independent advancement of scientific research projects. Employees will comply with all institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, assist in drafting presentations on research findings, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This at‑will position is funded by a contractual grant; employment is contingent upon continued receipt of grant funds and satisfactory performance.

• Provide technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment, performing basic laboratory techniques, research, and analysis under direction.
• Perform routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
• Collect and enter data, assist in data analysis, and help prepare reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
• Comply with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Minimum requirements:

vocational training, apprenticeships, or the equivalent experience in a related field (a four‑year degree is not typically required).

Minimum requirements:

knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• ChIP‑seq, ATAC‑seq, GRO‑seq, and RNA‑seq
• CRISPR genetic engineering
• Rapid protein degradation using Degron system
• Bioinformatics
• Cardiac functional analyses
• Mouse genetics
• Lentivirus transduction
• Cell culture experience
• Protein‑protein interaction analysis using mass spectrometry

• Laboratory setting

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter describing previous research experience and career goals (preferred)

When applying, the document(s)
MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

• Role Impact:
  Individual Contributor
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Drug Test
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Health Screen
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Pay Rate Type:
  Hourly
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes

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.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or…