Department
 

BSD MGC - Kron Lab

About the Department
 

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology (MGCB) is an innovative interdisciplinary community of scientists committed to investigating molecular aspects of biological phenomena that operate on a cellular scale. We invite you to explore our programs and get to know us better, https://mgcb.uchicago.edu/.

Job Summary
 

The job performs routine assignments that facilitate and promote a research project or contributes to the scientific direction of a research resource. Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others.

Responsibilities

• Will have responsibility for designing, trouble shooting and performing in vitro experiments.

• Will have responsibility for handling and treatment of small animals, including performing irradiations, injections/inoculations, and blood/tissue collection.

• Will supervise work by technicians and undergraduate research assistants, in consultation with the principal investigator.

• Will provide regular oral reports on progress to the principal investigator.

• Will collect and enter data. Will assist in analyzing data, preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

• Will assist with the installation, sets up and performing experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.

• Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co-authors/authors scientific research manuscripts. Provides peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.

• Collaborates on development of new research projects with academic and community-based organizations.

• May present work at scientific meetings.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• PhD degree and/or postdoctoral training in a field relevant to research being conducted.

Experience:

• Pre- and/or post-doctoral research training in related areas.

• Prior experience with mice as experimental models.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of standard research techniques relevant to cancer research.

• Familiarity with standard laboratory equipment and common data analysis software.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  

Working Conditions

• Moderate physical activity which includes reaching for materials, carrying materials, safe handling and manipulation of chemicals and biological materials according to approved protocols, writing, computer use, standing at the bench, and bending at the waist/crouching to access certain pieces of equipment.

• Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, very good manual dexterity and the ability to perform fine motor tasks. 

• Weekend/Evening hours are occasionally needed.

Application Documents

• Resume or CV (required) 

• Cover Letter (required)

• List of 2 references (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be 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

Posting Statement
 

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