Medical Technologist (Lab), Neo-Antigen BioBank - Full-Time, Days

at  The University of Chicago Medicine

Job Description:
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Medical Technologist in the Neo-Antigen BioBank.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field from an accredited college or university
• At least one year experience of hands-on laboratory work handling biological specimens and cells, although two years prior lab experience is preferred
• Knowledge and training in sterile or aseptic technique
• Experience and ability to perform procedures in laminar flow hood and/or biological safety hood.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment
• Ability to work with clinical research coordinators, research nurses, and surgeons to ensure proper receiving of surgically resected tumor specimens in a timely manner
• Ability to create and/or maintain a tissue receiving, processing, and biobanking log
• Knowledge or training in tumor tissue dissection, T lymphocytes isolation from resected tumor tissue, tissue culture, and tissue preparation for cryopreservation and/or shipping is required
• Knowledge or training in DNA isolation and single cell RNA sequencing is preferred
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels
• Certification or eligibility as medical technologist, (MT) or specialist in chemistry (SC) or hematology (SH) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent

Please refer the Job description for details