• Job Description

  Req#: JR31050

  Department

  BSD NRB - Freedman Lab

  
  About the Department

  We study how the nervous system works – how it is built, how it operates on cellular and systems levels, how drugs affect it, and how it is damaged in neurodegenerative diseases. Our faculty members continue to make cutting edge contributions to neurobiology research, attracting significant research grants from leading government agencies and charitable foundations. At the same time, the Department of Neurobiology is dedicated to cultivating young scientists who will take up the quest for discovery to benefit future generations. Our laboratories are teeming with some of the brightest minds in the world, all directed at studying the complexities of the brain.

  
  Job Summary

  The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

  Responsibilities

  • Assisting in maintaining and documenting animal health and welfare.

  • Training mice to perform computer-controlled behavioral tasks.

  • Assisting in collecting, maintaining and analyzing behavioral, histological and neurophysiological data.

  • Colony management.

  • Surgical procedures.

  • Managing day-to-day lab operations, maintaining and ordering supplies and equipment.

  • Maintaining laboratory equipment and experiment rooms.

  • Training and assisting new laboratory personnel.

  • Collecting data. Assisting in analyzing data and preparing reports, manuscripts and other documents.

  • Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.

  • Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

  • Assists with the installation, 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 vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

  
  Work Experience:

  Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

  
  Certifications:

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  Preferred Qualifications

  Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in science.

  Experience:

  • Experience in animal research.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, excellent computer skills.

  • Ability to work independently and follow detailed research protocols.

  • Ability to produce written reports of work and procedures.

  • Previous experience with behavioral or neurophysiological research.

  • Undergraduate experience with neuroscience or related field (e.g., e.g. Molecular/Cell Biology, Experimental Psychology, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science).

  Application Documents

  • Resume (required)

  • Cover letter (preferred)

  
  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

  
  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  40

  
  Drug Test Required

  No

  
  Health Screen Required

  No

  
  Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

  No

  
  Pay Rate Type

  Hourly

  
  FLSA Status

  Non-Exempt

  
  Pay Range

  $21.63 - $28.85

  The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

  
  Benefits Eligible

  Yes

  The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

  
  Posting Statement

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• About the company

  The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois.

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