Hiring: Staff Scientist Company: University of Chicago Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:28:44 Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •Significant relevant research experience, including postdoctoral experience. Required Skills: •Administrative Responsibilities: Help manage daily operations of a busy research group with 15-plus researchers, including scientific editing, strategic and financial planning, annual progress reporting, and maintenance of safety and animal use protocols. •Helps develop, design, and conduct research projects according to plan including collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data and/or specimens. •Compile documents and assists with interpreting experimental data and adjusting experimental protocols, including drafting presentations or reports stemming from scientific contributions in the laboratory. •Reports data to supervisor and team, attends team meetings to share results, plan projects and experiments and ensures that projects support current team goals. •Supervise and/or assist with training newer, less-experienced lab personnel to become proficient with routine procedures and protocols. •Assists in maintaining and organizing lab space and inventory of laboratory supplies (ex maintains stock of reagents). •Complete and compile GEMS reporting. •Interacts with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or supply solutions, including working with all levels of staff to assist in evaluating new equipment. Qualifications: •Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field. •Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. •PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or Biology. Compensation: •$75,000 - $90,000 / 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!