Research Technician

Department

BSD HGD - Z. Zhang Lab

About The Department

The central intellectual theme of our department is to understand the roles of genetics and epigenetics in patterning pheno-typic variation in natural populations and in human evolution, health, and disease.

Job Summary

The NeuroEpigenomics lab of Dr. Zhuzhu Zhang at the University of Chicago is looking for a highly motivated research technician who is interested in neurobiology and genomics. Zhang lab (https://zhanglab.odoo.com/) focuses on the epigenomic and gene regulatory mechanisms that shape brain function, both during normal postnatal development and in response to environmental challenges, such as stress and exposure to substances of abuse, using cutting-edge single-cell multi-omics, neuroscience, and computational approaches.

This full-time research technician position will support projects investigating gene regulation and epigenomic mechanisms in the brain. The technician will be involved in molecular biology experiments including single-cell genomics studies, as well as mouse handling and surgical procedures. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge genomics and neuroscience research.

Responsibilities

• Perform genomics experiments, including molecular cloning, sample preparation and library construction for bulk and single-cell transcriptomics and epigenomics sequencing.
• Assist with mouse husbandry, surgery, and tissue dissection.
• Maintain detailed lab records and contribute to lab organization and protocol development.
• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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 in biology, neuroscience, or a related field.

Experience:

• Previous experience in molecular biology or biochemistry.
• Experience with mouse handling and procedures is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Interest in neuroscience, genomics, and gene regulation.

Application Documents

• Cv (Required)

• Contact Information for 3 references (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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

​Flsa Status

Non-Exempt

​Pay Range

$19.23 - $26.44

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

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