Lead Pulmonary Research Technologist

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,195 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition benefits

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a highly skilled lab specialist to conduct complex experimental research in a Pulmonary/MED lab setting. You will act as a technical expert, manage protocols, and coordinate multiple experiments across molecular, cellular, histology, immunology, and animal work.

Responsibilities include reviewing results, refining protocols, maintaining lab databases, and generating reports for publications and grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a scientific field with related lab experience.
• Experience in complex experimental research and lab protocol development.
• Ability to manage multiple experiments and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Acts as technical expert and coordinates conduct of multiple complex experiments.
• Reviews results and revises protocols to meet project objectives.
• Establishes and optimizes protocols in molecular biology workflows.
• Performs cell culture, isolation, and functional studies.
• Conducts histology tasks including tissue processing and immunohistochemistry.
• Performs flow cytometry, ELISA and antibody-related assays.
• Oversees animal work including breeding, dissections, and sample collection.
• Maintains lab databases, analyzes data, and prepares reports for publications.
• Contributes to budgeting, purchasing, and equipment maintenance.
• Trains and supervises lab personnel.

Skills

DNA isolation

PCR

Cell culture

Histology techniques

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Surgical procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Master's degree in science

Tools

PCR equipment

Microscopy

Cytometer

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking a highly skilled lab specialist to conduct complex experimental research in a Pulmonary/MED lab setting. You will act as a technical expert, manage protocols, and coordinate multiple experiments across molecular, cellular, histology, immunology, and animal work.

Responsibilities include reviewing results, refining protocols, maintaining lab databases, and generating reports for publications and grants.