What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Archivist, Part-Time: Temporal Bone Lab position at University of Chicago?
Department
BSD SUR - OHNS: Research
About The Department
Patients who come to UChicago Medicine with head and neck diseases can rest assured that our experts’ internationally recognized expertise enables them to offer the most advanced and innovative approaches to the management of otolaryngology (ENT) disorders. Subspecialists are equipped to treat allergies, inner ear and hearing disorders, head and neck cancers, speech and voice disorders, and much more. Our diverse programs ensure every patient utilizes their senses as best as possible in order to lead healthy and productive lives.
Through the section’s comprehensive research efforts, faculty members and researchers hope to find new and better ways of treating a broad range of diseases. One such research project that has received widespread national attention and support is Project Aspire and its sister project the Thirty Million Words Initiative—they aim to use family-centered curriculum and parent language to bridge the achievement gap between groups of children.
Job Summary
The University of Chicago- Section of Otolaryngology is searching for an experienced and passionate part-time archivist for the Temporal Bone Lab. The role involves maintaining and digitizing all temporal bone specimens, slides, and related files, ensuring they are in good condition and easily searchable. This includes processing new and existing specimens, managing inventory and lab supplies, and maintaining processing timetables and websites. The position also supports researchers by providing necessary specimens and performing other related tasks as needed.
Responsibilities
Archiving:
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$17.00 - $21.00
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.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and 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 the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant 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.
BSD SUR - OHNS: Research
About The Department
Patients who come to UChicago Medicine with head and neck diseases can rest assured that our experts’ internationally recognized expertise enables them to offer the most advanced and innovative approaches to the management of otolaryngology (ENT) disorders. Subspecialists are equipped to treat allergies, inner ear and hearing disorders, head and neck cancers, speech and voice disorders, and much more. Our diverse programs ensure every patient utilizes their senses as best as possible in order to lead healthy and productive lives.
Through the section’s comprehensive research efforts, faculty members and researchers hope to find new and better ways of treating a broad range of diseases. One such research project that has received widespread national attention and support is Project Aspire and its sister project the Thirty Million Words Initiative—they aim to use family-centered curriculum and parent language to bridge the achievement gap between groups of children.
Job Summary
The University of Chicago- Section of Otolaryngology is searching for an experienced and passionate part-time archivist for the Temporal Bone Lab. The role involves maintaining and digitizing all temporal bone specimens, slides, and related files, ensuring they are in good condition and easily searchable. This includes processing new and existing specimens, managing inventory and lab supplies, and maintaining processing timetables and websites. The position also supports researchers by providing necessary specimens and performing other related tasks as needed.
Responsibilities
Archiving:
- Maintain all slide boxes and slides in good condition.
- Continue to digitize all paper files into electronic format with typed summaries.
- Continue to identify the actual temporal bone specimens corresponding to the paper files.
- Continue to find and turn into searchable PDF's all U of C temporal bone publications.
- Continue to identify the actual specimen and slide number for each image in every U of C temporal bone histopathology publication.
- Applying a universal deidentified numbering system.
- Maintaining electronic archives of all the materials.
- Digitizing all the slides = approximately 4,000 specimens with 200 slides each.
- Managing all the image data.
- Processing temporal bones currently in formalin (hundreds).
- Processing temporal bones currently decalcified and waiting to be embedded (hundreds).
- Sectioning and staining embedded specimens.
- Acquisition of new specimens.
- Processing of those new specimens.
- Inventorying and ordering of all supplies.
- Managing the processing timetables - which is 18 months for each bone.
- Maintenance of all websites.
- Supplying researchers with their necessary specimens.
- 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.
- Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
- Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
- Two years of previous work experience managing, preserving, and providing access to documents, records, and artifacts within an archive setting.
- Familiarity with the research process, ability to work independently and in a team.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Skills in cataloging, research, and handling delicate materials
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$17.00 - $21.00
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.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and 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 the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant 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.
Salary : $17 - $21
