GRAF Research Technician - JR30203-3800

The University of Chicago • Chicago, IL • 6h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12808614 Department

BSD ARC - GRAF

About the Department

The mission of the Animal Resources Center (ARC) is to assist investigators in performing their animal research while ensuring appropriate and humane care of all laboratory animals. The Animal Resources Center (ARC) at The University of Chicago is responsible for the use and care of all research animals on campus. The ARC manages 6 facilities and a business office. Its sections are as follows: husbandry, maintenance, operations, veterinary care, finance and administration. The unit merged with the Office of Shared Research Facilities managing all of the BSD cores on campus.

Job Summary

The GRAF Research Assistant performs as a member of the GRAF support team. Unit activities are coordinated to achieve the overall objective in supporting the operational needs of the unit with emphasis on film isolator build-up and recycle.

Responsibilities

Responsible for break-down and recycle or new build-up of flexible

film isolators.

Responsible for film isolator clean out (maintaining sterility) and

restocking between sterile cohorts.

Assists members of the GRAF in preparing equipment/supplies for

experiments.

Performs basic support techniques (preparing supply cylinders,

wrapping filters onto sterilization cylinders, operating autoclaves).

Assists with building, sterilizing and recycling equipment and

materials.

Performs basic microbiology testing and other prescribed laboratory

procedures.

Provides routine laboratory duties and supports research projects

under direct supervision.

May assist with supply preparation and processing.

Provides technical and administrative support for a research

project.

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:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma.

Experience:

Previous experience in an academic environment and biomedical

research.

Experience in a scientific animal research setting or academic

environment.

Preferred Competencies

Strong computer knowledge and skills: excel, etc.

Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.

Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

Willingness to work successfully as a member of a team, ability to

communicate effectively with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels of the University.

Ability to prioritize.

Must demonstrate ability to work on more than one project at one

time and meet deadlines.

Capacity to handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time.

Working Conditions

Fair amount of walking/standing required.

Ability to lift and carry (short distances) up to 50 pounds.

Ability to use basic hand tools.

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 Hours40

Drug Test Required

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

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

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employe

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