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BSD BMB - Arac-Ozkan Lab
About the Department
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology studies how
biomolecules function and interact to drive the complex, diverse, and
adaptive behaviors of living systems. Our focus is on biological
mechanisms described at the atomic level. We are highly collaboratory
and often employ multiple approaches to address otherwise intractable
questions. We have particular strengths in membrane proteins and RNA
biochemistry and are pioneers in all areas of biophysics, structural
biology, biochemistry, and protein engineering and design. Please
explore our programs further at https://biochem.uchicago.edu/. 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 Research Analyst provides general technical assistance by
maintenance of tissue culture room and flasks, maintaining and
distribution of cell lines in tissue culture, molecular biology tasks
including site-directed mutagenesis, subcloning into plasmids, and large
protein expression and preparations for biophysical and structural
studies. Other duties include general maintenance around the lab,
ordering using the Oracle system, assisting other lab personnel with
administrative tasks, and other lab management duties.
Responsibilities
Maintenance of insect and mammalian cell lines in tissue culture.
Ordering and stocking of consumables and reagents for the lab.
Molecular cloning tasks, including restriction cloning, Gibson
assembly, and site-directed mutagenesis, when required by the
project.
Baculovirus and mammalian cell production and small and large-scale
protein preparations using chromatography.
Coordination and assistance with other lab members on biophysical
experiments and structural biology.
Collection and analysis of data for structural studies including
cryo-EM.
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.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Experience with molecular cloning and large-scale protein production
for structural biology.
Working Conditions
Wet research lab.
Weekend/Evening hours: As needed.
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
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
\$50,000.00 - \$70,000.00
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
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic
origin, shared ancestry, age, status as
