CareerPlan

Research Technician

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$50k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Full-time Research Technician supporting RNA-targeting early drug discovery for undruggable targets in a genetic medicine lab.

Role type

Individual Contributor Research Technician

Builds

Supports NIH-funded research projects in genetic medicine

Domain

Biotechnology / Genetic Medicine / Drug Discovery

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

RNA-seq library preparation, mammalian cell culture, lab inventory management, data analysis, specimen maintenance, literature review

Preferred skills

PCR, buffer preparation, pipetting, Microsoft Office, ability to work with little direct oversight

Technologies

RNA-seq, PCR, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Perform routine RNA-seq library preparation; maintain mammalian and cell culture lines; manage lab inventory and instrumentation; analyze and maintain data and/or specimens; conduct literature reviews; assist with preparation of reports and manuscripts

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC