Temporary Technician

Department​BSD NRB – Cohen LabAbout the Department​We study how the nervous system works – how it is built, how it operates on cellular and systems levels, how drugs affect it, and how it is damaged in neurodegenerative diseases. Our faculty members continue to make cutting edge contributions to neurobiology research, attracting significant research grants from leading government agencies and charitable foundations. At the same time, the Department of Neurobiology is dedicated to cultivating young scientists who will take up the quest for discovery to benefit future generations. Our laboratories are teeming with some of the brightest minds in the world, all directed at studying the complexities of the brain.Job Information​Job Summary:This position supports scientific endeavors in a neuroscience laboratory with the expectation that the successful candidate will be able supplement their responsibilities with a small research project of their own.Responsibilities:Maintenance of supplies.Work as a member of a research team training.Managing day-to-day lab operations (e.g. ordering).Maintaining laboratory equipment and experiment rooms.Collecting data.  Assisting in analyzing data and preparing reports.Other lab functions as needed and able.Competencies:Demonstrated capacity to work independently in an organized, detailed manner while maintaining a collaborative team environment.Ability to think abstractly and concretely.Additional Requirements​​Education, Experience, or Certifications:Education:High School diploma preferred.Experience:Work related experience in related field required.Experience involving histology preferred.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:Ability to work in a lab environment.Required Documents:ResumeCover letterWhen applying, the document(s)MUSTbe uploaded via theMy Experiencepage, in the section titledApplication Documentsof the application.Benefit Eligibility​NoRequires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination RequirementNoPay Frequency​HourlyPay RangeDepends on QualificationsScheduled Weekly Hours​20Union​Non-UnionJob is ExemptNoDrug Test RequiredNoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoHealth Screen RequiredNoPosting Date​2024-10-15Remove from Posting On or Before​2025-04-15Posting Statement:​​The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity/Disabled/Veteransand does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see theUniversity’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call773-702-5800or submit a request viaApplicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.