Hiring: Sr. Research Analyst Company: University of Chicago Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:28:44 About the job Experience: •Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. •Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to providing excellent service and support to users and collaborators. •Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong computer, record-keeping, time management, and follow-through skills. •Adaptable and eager to learn, with the ability to quickly adopt new technologies and respond effectively to changing priorities and unscheduled needs. •Able to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment and completing assignments with moderate guidance while contributing effectively as part of a team. Required Skills: •The job participates in scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. •Loads samples, basic scope alignments, and provide operational guidance to users on day-to-day activities. •Provide user training on TEMs, SEMs, cryo-light microscopes, sample prep, and associated software packages, experimental design consultation to help researchers understand and implement core technology effectively, and troubleshooting during sample processing, imaging, or data analysis. •Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of new equipment and research methodology. •Participates in helping to coordinate scientific outreach opportunities; external: workshops and facility tours, and internal to the wider university research community strengthening cryo-ET and volume EM. •Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan. •Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. •Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process. Qualifications: •Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. •Master’s degree in related field. Compensation: •$60,000 - $80,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!