Research Analyst

Synthetic Antibodies Research Scientist

Our lab focuses on developing technology to generate synthetic antibodies for basic and applied research. These synthetic antibodies are important in biotherapeutic drug discovery projects, as well as for tools for structural biology applications. This project is highly interdisciplinary and requires team members to develop a range of technical skills, especially cell biology expertise. There is also a need to be able to work effectively in a team environment.

The specific tasks involve molecular biology, cell biology and protein biochemistry support for ongoing projects. The project requires working with tumor samples and performing antibody binding and cytotoxicity assays.

• Cell biology expertise to work with tumor cells.
• Setting up and performing experiments.
• Biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins.
• Preparing and maintaining stocks, media, and other common lab solutions.
• Collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data.
• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• 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.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

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

Certifications:

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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 handle multiple tasks under performance and time-related stress.

• Wet Research Lab.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Drug Test

Required:

No

Health Screen

Required:

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry

Required:

No

Pay Rate Type:
Salary

​FLSA Status:
Exempt

​Pay Range: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

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.

In addition to the base pay posted above, this position may be eligible for n/a

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,…