Research Technologist II

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location: Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center Job Description: Dr. Boyne’s Lab investigates how infections and inflammation develop in the lungs, with a particular focus on host microbial interactions that shape the airway microbiome in cystic fibrosis (CF). Using airway epithelial cell models, bacterial cultures, and patient-derived samples such as exhaled breath condensate and sputum, the lab works to uncover mechanisms that drive disease and identify potential therapeutic targets. In this role, the Research Technologist II will support ongoing studies by performing a variety of molecular, cellular, and microbiological experiments. Responsibilities include maintaining airway epithelial cell cultures, conducting ass...