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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL; Hyde Park Campus
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Department
BSD MED - Gastroenterology - Chang Research Staff
The Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Chicago is consistently ranked among the best specialty nationally by U.S. News and World Report. With nearly 30 specialists on staff, our program plays a leading role in the understanding of digestive diseases and in developing innovative and successful treatments for patients.
Since forming the nation’s first full-time department of Gastroenterology, in 1927, our physicians have continually improved treatments for digestive tract and related disorders by combining medical research, education, and patient care at the highest level.
Job Summary
The Section of Gastroenterology is looking for a Senior Research Technician with a strong background in biochemistry, and/or analytical chemistry to join our interdisciplinary team to design and perform research experiments. The Chang lab is seeking a highly motivated laboratory technician to prep samples and run a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer to gain insights into the function of a variety of mixed microbial communities.
Our laboratory’s ultimate goal is to understand and unlock the tremendous promise of the microbiome for treatment of human disease. We seek to hire an individual who will help us understand and define the functional potential of healthy and diseased microbiomes. You will be responsible for the collection, extraction, preparation, and analysis of samples run through our mass spectrometry pipeline. You will also assist with metagenomic sequencing and gnotobiotic animal experiments.
Additional duties include laboratory management, training technicians, and maintaining cross-team collaborations. Our ideal candidate should be a ‘self-starter,’ have exceptional organizational skills, and stay updated on recent advances in microbiota research.
Compensation
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 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.
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