Research Specialist

Department BSD SRF
- Genomics
- Next GEN

About the Department

The University of Chicago Genomics Facility offers Next-Generation Sequencing (Illumina and Pacific Biosciences Sequencing and Library prep), Micro-array (Illumina Infinium genotyping and EPIC arrays), Sanger DNA Sequencing, and Bio-analyzer/Fragment-analyzer sample QC services. For Single Cell sequencing project the Facility operates a 10X Genomics instrument as well as a Takara iCell
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Job Summary:

Research Specialist 1 for Chicago, IL location. Perform single cell and micro-array services for experiments. Along with other members of the facility, will operate the Facility's sample QC equipment, which includes fragment analyzer, bio-analyzer, qubit, and Pippin. Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project. Prepares, analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens (DNA & RNA) for sequencing, pooling strategies or required core manipulations.

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.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genomics or related field plus 1 year of experience in genetics facility or related lab required.

Required:

Education or experience must include: prepare DNA & RNA samples for sequencing (including pooling strategies and required core manipulations); single cell sequencing experiment and/ or micro-array experiments.

$59,809/yr - $70,000/yr + Benefits:

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Benefit Eligibility Yes

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Pay Rate Type Salary Pay  Range $59,809.00 - $70,000.00

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• Scheduled Weekly Hours
  40
• Union Non-Union
• Job is Exempt Yes
• Drug Test Required No
• Health Screen Required No
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No
• Posting Date

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