Technical Assistant, Dishwasher
The University of Chicago

Department

BSD MIC - Department of Microbiology

About the Department

The discoveries of microbes and the realization that they represent causative agents of human, animal, and plant diseases have transformed biological sciences and established the very broad foundations of molecular medicine. Faculty in the Department of Microbiology research different microbes including bacteria (pathogenic Acinetobacter, Bacillus, Brucella, Legionella, Rickettsia, Staphylococcus, Yersinia, and commensal species) and viruses (Hepatitis C, Dengue Fever, Measles, Influenza, and several murine retroviruses). In collaboration with the Duchossois Family Institute (Harnessing the Microbiome and Immunity for Human Health), the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, and U. Chicago Medicine, our faculty investigate the organizing principles of the microbiome, its role in maintaining health and preventing disease, and the development of novel therapies. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Job Summary

The job provides basic technical support activities related to scientific research projects. It complies with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. It assists with drafting presentations of research findings.

Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for collecting, washing, sterilizing, re-stocking, and safe handling of laboratory glassware, dishes, and test tubes used for research and experimental purposes.
  
• Provides basic assistance to the operations of faculty laboratories ensuring compliance with standard safety procedures.
  
• Cleans and performs basic maintenance on autoclaves.
  
• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
  
• Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
  
• 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).
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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Working experience in a lab environment.
  

Working Conditions

• Requires excellent manual dexterity, requires the ability to lift 20 lbs. and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
  
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time.
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
• Cover Letter (preferred)
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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