Entry-Level Laboratory Research Technologist I

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition benefits for employee and/or a

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Northwestern University in Chicago, IL is seeking an entry-level laboratory technician to support a multidisciplinary research lab in MED-Biochem & Molecular Genetics. You will follow predefined protocols, prepare samples, and help collect data.

The role includes DNA/RNA/protein work, cell culture, histology and basic immunology techniques, along with routine clerical tasks and inventory management. HS diploma required; training provided.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; basic science coursework required.

Responsibilities

• Follows predefined protocols and conducts standard experiments with basic troubleshooting.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains standard lab equipment.
• Records observations and compiles data from experiments.
• DNA, RNA, protein isolation, purification and expression; PCR, RT-PCR; plasmid preparation; cloning and sequencing.
• Cell culture and isolation; functional studies; transfection.
• Tissue fixation, embedding, staining, and immunohistochemistry.
• Flow cytometry, ELISA, Elispot, cytokine assays and antibody production.
• Animal husbandry, breeding and screening transgenic mice; dissections; blood collection; surgical procedures.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and lab supplies.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Histology

Immunology

Animal Care

Education

HS diploma or equivalent (basic science courses)

Tools

PCR

RT-PCR

ELISA

Flow Cytometry

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

Northwestern University in Chicago, IL is seeking an entry-level laboratory technician to support a multidisciplinary research lab in MED-Biochem & Molecular Genetics. You will follow predefined protocols, prepare samples, and help collect data.

The role includes DNA/RNA/protein work, cell culture, histology and basic immunology techniques, along with routine clerical tasks and inventory management. HS diploma required; training provided.