Research Technician

Department

BSD MED - Genetic Medicine - Weinstock Research Staff

About the Department

The Section of Genetic Medicine continues to shape the future of personalized medicine with successful research programs focused on the quantitative genetic and genomic science. The Section provides extremely valuable collaborations with investigators in the Department of Medicine who are seeking to develop new and more powerful ways to identify genetic risk factors for common, complex disorders with almost immediate clinical application.

Job Summary

The Weinstock lab is seeking a Research Technician to join us full-time. This position is integral to supporting laboratory research activities on the effects of weight cycling on inflammation in adipose tissue and systemically. Our studies aim to understand the complexities of obesity, including how weight loss and regain affect the immune system.

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Technician will work closely with postdoctoral fellows, research staff, and other team members. The role includes hands-on laboratory work with mouse models, managing lab inventory, and assisting in experiments and project organization.

This is an in-person position based at the University of Chicago medical campus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and executing experiments, including work with mouse models.

• Maintain and organize lab supplies, equipment, and inventory.

• Support sample collection, processing, and analysis (e.g., tissue and blood samples).

• Aid in data entry, management, and ensuring data integrity.

• Prepare and maintain laboratory records and notebooks.

• Collaborate with fellow researchers and attend group meetings.

• Follow safety and ethical protocols in all laboratory procedures.

• 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.

• 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 < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Previous laboratory research experience with mouse handling, cell culture and tissue processing, including cryosectioning, immunostaining and microscopy.
   

Preferred Competencies

• Works well in a team.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Highly organized.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (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

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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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, gend