Research Associate, Multi Omics (Biohub Chicago)

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago (https://www.czbiohub.org/chi) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to make breakthroughs in medicine and develop new technologies, frequently in collaboration with our partner universities. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

Our Vision

• We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
• We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
• The technologies developed at CZ Biohub Chicago facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond
  
  

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

We are in search of a dedicated and experienced Research Associate to strengthen our collaborative Mass Spec Omics Platform team. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background and proficiency in LC-MS and will also bring excitement to learning new technologies. This position plays a vital role in expanding our capabilities to generate proteomics datasets across the teams at CZ Biohub Chicago.

What You'll Do

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve LC-MS infrastructure
• Optimize and automate high-throughput proteomic and/or sample preparation methods
• Document and manage data associated with sample preparation and analysis
• Independently plan, prioritize, and execute work
• Perform lab maintenance duties
• Adhere to laboratory safety standards, guidelines, and protocols
• Meet with collaborators to establish experimental parameters, and keep them appraised of experimental progress
• Co-author publications
• Contribute to a growing body of data
  
  

You have

Essential -

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory work experience
• Background with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry
• Flexible and willing to learn new technologies
• Manage time efficiently and complete tasks punctually
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  

Nice to have -

• Proficiency in R or Python for Proteomics data analysis
• Experience with lab automation tools and workflows
• Experience culturing primary cells, non-adherent cells, and immortalized cell lines
  
  

Compensation

The Chicago, IL base pay range for this role is Research Associate = $56,000.00 - $77,000.00, Research Associate II = $68,000.00 - $93,500.00, and Senior Research Associate = $80,000.00 - $110,000.00. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process.

What We Provide

• Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease
• A collegial and collaborative environment consisting of diverse expertise
• Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) and at partner organizations in Chicagoland and beyond
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with the experience
  
  

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do everyday. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.

The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. The CZ Biohub Network does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. The CZ Biohub Network will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the CZ Biohub Network.