Research Assistant

Department

BSD PED - Pediatric Genetics and Genomics – Moskowitz Lab

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 Comer Children’s Hospital and at our regional sites, we are currently expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare.

The Moskowitz Laboratory seeks a Research Assistant I to become a member of the laboratory team. The Laboratory is interested in the gene regulatory networks that control organ development and adult organ homeostasis. Individuals will work as part of a team to advance multidisciplinary projects. It is expected that individuals in the Research Assistant I position will develop independent competence in basic research approaches.

The job provides both basic technical support activities and the opportunity for independent advancement of scientific research projects. This at‑will position is wholly funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

• 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.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
• Complies with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships, or the equivalent experience in a related field (not typically required to have a four‑year degree).

Work Experience:

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

Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• 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)

Yes

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