Scott Oakes's laboratory studies how mammalian cells commit programmed cell death in response to various forms of damage and what goes wrong with this process in cancer and other diseases. In particular, they focus on a type of stress that occurs when the cell's protein folding factory-an organelle called the endoplasmic reticulum-is overwhelmed and protein quality control fails. The Oakes Laboratory is actively engaged in developing drugs to control cell fate under these conditions, which have potential to benefit patients with diseases from cancer to neurodegeneration. 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
The laboratory of Scott Oakes in the Department of Pathology at University of Chicago is searching for a Research Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone to contribute both scientifically and administratively to help drive our forward our project on genetic targets in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors-a rare form of pancreatic cancer. This individual will spend a substantial amount of time conducting experiments under the supervision and guidance of the Principal Investigator, as well as work collaboratively with students, postdocs and other junior members in basic laboratory techniques. This individual will be responsible for some of the ordering and maintenance of equipment, lab stocks, protocols, compliance policies, inventory, and scheduling of lab meetings. Ideal of a recent college graduate, this is a particularly exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a team where they are valued for both their scientific and administrative contributions.
Responsibilities
Will submit and maintain various regulatory protocols (vertebrate animal protocol, biosafety protocol, IRB protocol) for the laboratory.
Establish and maintain databases for the inventory of the lab (freezer stocks, antibodies, DNA constructs, cell lines, mouse colonies).
Carry out experiments in vitro and in vivo including cell culture, DNA/RNA isolation, pharmacological studies and immunoblotting as well as dissection and xenografting techniques.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Preferred Competencies
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Working Conditions
Lab Environment.
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
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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