Research Technologist 1 - Aoi lab

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

Job ID54838

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Department: MED-Biochem&Molecular Genetics

Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Target hiring range for this position will be between $17.75-$22.09 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

Conducts tests and procedures; sets up and operates equipment; records observations and measurements and collects and compiles data in a research lab; requires a practical understanding of a limited number of standard scientific techniques.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedure, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices and conducts standard and repetitive experiments and completes basic trouble‑shooting techniques.
• Sets‑up, operates and maintains standard lab equipment.
• Using an entry level of skill, completes the following activities:
• Molecular Biology:
  • DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression Southern, Northern, Western blotting
  • PCR, RT-PCR
  • Plasmid preparation
  • Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA
  • Recombinant virus production and purification
• Cellular Biology:
  • Cell culture, cell isolation
  • Functional studies
  • Transfection
• Histology:
  • Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Microscopy
• Immunology:
  • Flow cytometry
  • ELISA, Elispot assay
  • Cytokine assay
  • Antibody production and purification
• Animal:
  • Husbandry
  • Breeding and screening transgenic mice
  • Dissections
  • Blood collection
  • Surgical procedures
  • Database management of colony
• Other (please specify):
  • Records test results and may maintain databases.
• Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc.
• Maintains inventory of reagents, mice and lab supplies
• Miscellaneous
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required.

Benefits:

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid medical/sick and parental leave
• tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• generous retirement savings options
• wellness programs

For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement.

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