Research Technologist II; MacQuarrie Lab

Position Overview

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.

Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

Dr. Mac Quarrie is using cell culture models and samples to study how the organization of the cell nucleus in pediatric tumors relates to their biology, as well as to normal developmental cellular processes. These studies aim to identify specific similarities and differences between normal and tumor cells at both global and local levels in the nucleus. The goal of this study is to increase our understanding of the events that occur in pediatric tumors that lead to the development and/or maintenance of the tumor cells.

Position requires 40 hours per week and will report to Kyle Mac Quarrie, Instructor in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

20% of your time will be spent handling administrative tasks (reagent ordering, lab database management) and 80% on bench research (reagent preparation, tissue culture, in situ hybridization, immunostaining, data analysis, other molecular biology techniques).

• Support scientific research, analysis, and experimentation by performing various laboratory tasks.
• Follow protocols, designs and set up and conduct basic experiments.
• Analyze and troubleshoot protocols and data obtained from individual experiments and recommend alternatives and suggestions to improve processes, validity and accuracy.
• Maintain detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data.
• Manipulate, interpret and/or present results.
• Prepare charts and graphs for presentations and publications.
• Perform scientific literature searches in support of research.
• Complete portions of grant applications, manuscripts and publications.
• Track and summarize lab supply expenses.
• Verify accuracy of invoices.
• Order and maintain inventory of reagent, mice and/or lab supplies.
• Calibrate and validate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and precision in testing.
• Record and analyze data and report findings to senior laboratory staff.
• Maintain an organized and well‑stocked laboratory by managing supplies, reagents, and equipment inventory.
• Place orders for necessary materials.
• Other job functions as assigned.

• Successful completion of a full 4‑year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with diverse groups of people.
• Working knowledge of computers, ability to troubleshoot, work independently, and function as a team member is essential.
• Experience in regular interaction with outside groups is highly desirable.
• Excellent command of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to establish priorities, react promptly to a large variety of requests, and the ability to keep the workplace clean and organized.

Pay Range $40,560.00-$62,878.40

In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.