Research Technician

Research Technician

The principal contribution of this position is computational and administrative support in the Applebaum lab, designed to understand how machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches can be applied to clinical images from clinical care to develop new classification and prognostic biomarkers. The laboratory is looking for a bright, meticulous, motivated, and curious individual who would like to learn about translational medicine while bringing experience in these computational approaches.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute moderately complex laboratory and research activities, demonstrating initiative to advancing project goals. Core techniques include maintenance of human cancer cell lines, cell viability and death assays, in vitro and in vivo drug testing, and molecular biology methods such as qPCR, protein analysis, and light-field/fluorescent microscopy.
• Design and execute small animal experiments with increasing independence, including subcutaneous injections, intraperitoneal drug administration, and preparation of tissue samples for histopathologic analysis.
• Proactively analyze and interpret experimental data, identify trends, and troubleshoot challenges. Conduct literature reviews to inform experimental design and drive the research project forward.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners, while also demonstrating the ability to independently coordinate aspects of the research.
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree relevant to the research being conducted.

Experience:

• Experience with core molecular/cellular biology techniques and cancer cell culture.
• Hands-on small animal research experience.
• Data analysis and literature review skills.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory setting.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

​FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

​Pay Range

$19.23 - $26.44

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Posting Statement

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 ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.