Research Technologist 1 - Shukla Lab

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,428,000 - 63,301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition benefits

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University's MED-Cell & Developmental Biology department seeks a Laboratory Technician to support research projects in Chicago. You will perform molecular biology, cellular biology, histology, immunology and animal studies, and help ensure accurate data collection.

Responsibilities include DNA/RNA/protein isolation, PCR, cloning, cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, tissue processing and inventory management.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with some basic science coursework is required.

Responsibilities

• Molecular biology tasks: DNA/RNA/protein isolation, purification, expression, blotting.
• PCR and RT-PCR; plasmid preparation; cloning, mapping, sequencing.
• Recombinant virus production and purification.
• Cell culture, cell isolation, functional studies, transfection.
• Histology: tissue fixation/processing, embedding, sectioning, staining.
• Immunology: flow cytometry; ELISA/Elispot; cytokine assays; antibody production.
• Animal work: husbandry, breeding, dissections, blood collection, surgical procedures; data entry and records.
• Data entry and lab records; inventory of reagents and mice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: MED-Cell&DevelopmentalBiology

Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Target hiring range for this position will be between $17.25-$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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

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

Molecular Biology

• DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expressionSouthern, 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
• Breedingand screening transgenic mice
• Dissections
• Blood collection
• Surgical procedures
• Database management of colony
• 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

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parentalleave;tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and 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. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.