Staff Scientist

Department
 

BSD MED - Genetic Medicine - Weinstein Research Staff

About the Department
 

The Weinstein Lab at the University of Chicago is a dynamic research group in both the Department of Medicine’s Section of Genetic Medicine and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. We work at the interface between physics, computation, and molecular biology to create cutting-edge technologies for the visualization and analysis of genomic complexity in multicellular systems. Our lab is located on the beautiful Hyde Park Campus of the University of Chicago, on the shore of Lake Michigan and a 15 minute drive from downtown Chicago.

Our most recent work has been the development of a new imaging modality, DNA microscopy, that uses DNA, instead of light, as an imaging medium to achieve spatial-genetic imaging of idiosyncratic biological specimens, such as tumors and lymphatic tissue.

Our lab consists of an interdisciplinary team of researchers with interests and expertise spanning biomedical engineering, chemistry, and computational mathematics. We have a keen interest in extending spatial-genetic imaging to address deep and open questions in immunology and neuroscience.

Job Summary
 

We are seeking a Staff Scientist with a background in next generation sequencing, enzyme biochemistry, and molecular technology, interested in working with us on DNA microscopy. This position provides a unique opportunity to work with both members of our group and others at the Departments of Medicine and Molecular Engineering on DNA sequencing and tissue work, using both vertebrate and invertebrate animal models.

Responsibilities

• Helps design advanced genomic technology projects in close collaboration with others in lab.
• Develops molecular technology and chemical biology workflows and protocols with a focus on organization and detail.
• Helps train and oversee the work of other lab personnel.
• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
• Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for research.
• 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 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Doctoral degree in chemistry or an adjacent field in the life sciences or engineering.

Experience:

• Knowledge and facility with next generation sequencing and related molecular techniques.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet/database, communications, and graphics software.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Supervisory skills.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (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
 

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disabi