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　　BSD MGC - Mitchell Lab

　　About the Department

　　The Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology (MGCB) is aninnovative interdisciplinary community of scientists committed toinvestigating molecular aspects of biological phenomena that operate ona cellular scale. We invite you to explore our programs and get to knowus better, https://mgcb.uchicago.edu/.

　　Job Summary

　　The Mitchell Lab seeks a Research Specialist 1 to join ournewly-established team. We investigate the dynamic and mechanicalmechanisms of visceral organ development in vivo using advancedmicroscopy and computational methods. As the new lab member gainsexperience, they are expected to manage an independent project involvinggenetics and microscopy, in addition to working with other lab membersto support the lab\'s day-to-day operational and research needs asneeded. The candidate is expected to have sufficient flexibility withher/his working hours so that experiments can be pursued efficiently.

　　Responsibilities

　　Maintains and orders equipment and supplies.Conducts literature reviews.Assists in organizing and managing the laboratory, includingtechnical documentation and instrument maintenance.Oversees specimen husbandry, including maintaining Drosophilamelanogaster and Danio rerio stocks, and oversees genetic crosses.Presents research findings at staff meetings, seminars, andscientific conferences.Assists with data management and data processing pipelines involvinghigh performance computing.Modifies and develops computer code, uses analysis software formicroscopy datasets.Operates advanced microscopes.Helps monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federalregulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.May orient or coordinate the work of research support staff andstudents.Provides technical and administrative support for a researchproject.Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists withpreparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments;interacting with students and other laboratory staff under thedirection of the principal investigator.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or theequivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have afour-year degree).

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　　Work Experience:

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

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　　Certifications:

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor\'s degree in Biology, Biophysics, Physics, Engineering, orother related field.Experience:

　　Prior work experience in a laboratory.Experience in conducting research.Experience in developing and evaluating new experimental methods.Knowledge of standard research techniques relevant to developmentalbiology, microscopy, and computational data analysisKnowledge of MATLAB and/or python.Experience with ImageJ.Experience with microscopy.Preferred Competencies

　　Analytical and problem-solving skills.Attention to detail and organizational skills.Verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Working Conditions

　　Moderate physical activity which includes standing at the bench,reaching for materials, carrying materials, safe handling andmanipulation of chemicals and biological materials according toapp oved protocols, computer use, and sufficient flexibility toaccess equipment in diverse laboratory spaces.Requires the ability to work at a laboratory bench, with manualdexterity sufficient to perform fine motor tasks.Weekend/evening hours are occasionally needed.Application Documents

　　Resume (required)Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the MyExperience page, in the section titled Application Documents ofthe application.

　　Job Family

　　Research

　　Role Impact

　　Individual Contributor

　　FLSA Status

　　Non-Exempt

　　Pay Frequency

　　Biweekly

　　Scheduled

　　Weekly Hours

　　40

　　Benefits Eligible

　　Yes\