at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
DepartmentBSD BMD - Zhao Lab
About the Department
BSD BMD - Department for Cancer Research facilitates and promotes research projects with expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, and immunology.
Job Information
Job Summary:
This position will carry out biochemical assays to study a protein's function, which may include the protein purification and characterization using a variety of techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Guide and supervise this experiment.
Additional Requirements
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required.
Experience:
- Experience in developing and evaluating new experimental methods required.
- Knowledge of standard research techniques relevant to developmental biology, microscopy, and computational data analysis required.
- Skill with confocal and light-sheet microscopy required.
- Knowledge of coding in MATLAB or python required.
- Experience using ImageJ for image analysis required.
- Quantitative reasoning and proficiency with mathematics required.
- Ability to perform manipulations of embryos required.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
- Ability to prepare reagents.
- Perform experiments.
- Maintaining lab equipment.
- Data Analysis and organization.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Lab Environment.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Benefit Eligibility
No
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Range
Depends on Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Union
Non-Union
Job is Exempt
No
Drug Test Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Posting Date
2024-07-11
Remove from Posting On or Before
2025-01-11
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