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　　BSD BMB - Concepcion Lab

　　About the Department

　　The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology studies howbiomolecules function and interact to drive the complex, diverse, andadaptive behaviors of living systems. Our focus is on biologicalmechanisms described at the atomic level. We are highly collaboratoryand often employ multiple approaches to address otherwise intractablequestions. We have particular strengths in membrane proteins and RNAbiochemistry and are pioneers in all areas of biophysics, structuralbiology, biochemistry, and protein engineering and design. Pleaseexplore our programs further at https://biochem.uchicago.edu/.

　　The Concepcion Lab, located within the Department of Biochemistry &Molecular Biology (BMB), investigates ion channels and transportersregulating immune cell signaling and function to make fundamental andtranslational advances in immunotherapy. Our model systems includeprimary murine immune cells, human cell lines, and transgenic mouselines to investigate how these membrane proteins regulate the immuneresponse in health and disease. This at-will position is wholly orpartially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed underprovisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will becontingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds andsatisfactory job performance.

　　Job Summary

　　The Research Technician is expected to work independently in differentscientific research projects, ensures compliance of research activitieswith institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures,directives, and mandates.

　　This role will support projects that test the role of novel ion channelsand transporters identified in various genetic screens and study theimmune responses by innate and adaptive immune cells. Experiments willutilize a suite of cellular and molecular biology techniques, murinemodels of infection, autoimmunity, and cancer. The candidate will havethe opportunity to work with advanced lab and analytic methods and besupported in career development.

　　If you are independent, have a drive to succeed, are genuinely excitedabout the research and can work positively as part of the lab team, thenthis opportunity may be for you.

　　Responsibilities

　　Management of transgenic mouse colony including breeding, genotypingand development of mouse models of infection, autoimmunity andcancer.Assist with developing or amending study protocols; assisting withdeveloping data collection tools; assisting with building databases.Conduct experiments that use several of the following methods: PCR,cloning of recombinant DNA, basic molecular biology methods, cellculture of immune cells, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, flow cytometry(FACS), protein biochemistry such as Western blotting and IP,fluorescence microscopy and/or live-cell imaging.Maintains technical and administrative support for a researchproject.Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literaturereviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and otherdocuments.Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting withstudents and other laboratory staff under the direction of theprincipal investigator.Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assistingwith developing or amending study protocols; assisting withdeveloping data collection tools; assisting with building databases;and providing general administrative support. Has general awarenessin research techniques or methods, regulatory policies andprocedures, and relevant scientific field.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualific tions

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in relatedfield.

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　　Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through---

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor\'s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular/CellularBiology or related area.Preferred Competencies

　　Effective communication, teamworking abilities, problem solvingskills and adaptability to changes in technological and scientificdirections.Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.Working Conditions

　　Research lab.Application Documents

　　Resume (required)Cover Letter (preferred)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

　　Exempt

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