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BSD BMD - Rathmell Lab
About the Department
The Ben May Department for Cancer Research was formally established in
1951 with funds provided by Alabama businessman and philanthropist Ben
May. The work done by the collection of laboratories within the Ben May
Department for Cancer Research is focused on understanding tumor biology
and various aspects of the tumor microenvironment; this research work
has advanced cancer treatment by providing answers to fundamental
biological questions and by finding applications for groundbreaking
scientific discoveries.
The Rathmell lab uses human samples and animal models to study
metabolism and how metabolic pathways affect immune cells and anti-tumor
immunity. Emphasis areas for the lab include examining the link between
obesity and cancer and understanding metabolic stress responses that may
limit or shape anti-tumor immunity.
Job Summary
The Research Analyst performs research experiments culturing and
analyzing T cells using basic immunological techniques. In addition,
this position will also assist other post-doctoral fellows and graduate
students in their research projects and provide logistical support for
the Rathmell Lab, such as ordering and maintaining supplies.
Responsibilities
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research
project.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature
reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other
documents.
Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with
students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the
principal investigator.
Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting
with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with
developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases;
and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness
in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and
procedures, and relevant scientific field.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
Certifications:
Working Conditions
Lab Environment.
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
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
\$50,000.00 - \$70,000.00
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.
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.
In addition to the base pay posted above, this position may be eligible
for \$5,000 moving allowance/sign-on bonus
Posting Statement
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discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic
origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability,
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