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BSD MIC - Missiakas Lab
About the Department
Members of the Department of Microbiology at the University of Chicago
(microbiology.uchicago.edu) investigate the basic principles of
microbial interactions with their hosts. Research topics include the
study of viral and bacterial pathogens to better understand disease
outcomes and improve therapies. Members of the Department also
investigate the contribution of the microbiome in maintaining health and
preventing disease, and to derive novel therapies. This at-will position
is wholly or partially 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.
Job Summary
This job provides technical support in scientific research projects.
Research Specialists are responsible for executing projects, maintaining
a daily notebook of research activity, writing reports to summarize
data, and presenting research data.
Responsibilities
- Perform experimental and animal research in Biosafety Level 2 or 3
laboratories under supervision.
- Perform basic cell and molecular biology experiments including
growing bacterial and mammalian cultures, cloning, as well as
performing genetic manipulations, microscopy, biochemistry, and
purification of proteins.
- Perform data collection and data analysis.
- Collaborate and communicate with other laboratory members.
- Write concise research notes and reports.
- 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.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor\'s degree in science.
Experience:
- Working experience in one of the following ?elds: molecular biology,
biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, or microbiology.
- Experience in a research lab.
- Knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology,
immunology, and microbiology.
- Knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel and
PowerPoint.
Working Conditions
- Wet laboratory and animal laboratory.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of
the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and
encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of
individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge,
engagement, and exchange.
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includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not
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