Protein Expression, Purification & Crystallization Tech

Northwestern University

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 34,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Parental leave
Tuition benefits
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University in Chicago is seeking a technical specialist to support infectious diseases research through recombinant protein expression, purification, and crystallization. You will transform E.

coli and mammalian cells, run small-scale and large-scale expressions, and monitor purification and crystallization steps with automation tools, collaborating with the project manager and lab staff. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and hands-on lab experience, with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific major or related field.
  • Demonstrated laboratory experience and attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain records.
  • Strong computer skills including spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

  • Follow protocols to design, set up and conduct basic experiments.
  • Analyze data and troubleshoot protocols.
  • Perform protein expression, purification and crystallization setup.
  • Maintain detailed lab notebooks and report progress.
  • Work with project manager and lab manager on reagents and routine prep.

Skills

Laboratory experience
Attention to detail
Follow detailed instructions
Computer skills
Teamwork
Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific major

Tools

AKTA FPLC
Gel electrophoresis
Liquid handling robots

Job description

Northwestern University in Chicago is seeking a technical specialist to support infectious diseases research through recombinant protein expression, purification, and crystallization. You will transform E.

coli and mammalian cells, run small-scale and large-scale expressions, and monitor purification and crystallization steps with automation tools, collaborating with the project manager and lab staff. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and hands-on lab experience, with

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