Research Technologist 2 - Maccaferri Lab

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant for their Neuroscience Department. The role includes conducting lab research, managing animal models, and performing histology tasks. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a scientific field and be adept at following detailed protocols in a lab environment.

Benefits

High-quality health care plans

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related.
• Demonstrated laboratory experience and ability to follow research protocols.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experimental research lab work and assists in specific phases of projects.
• Histology work including tissue fixation, processing, and microscopy tasks.
• Animal husbandry and breeding of transgenic mice.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific major

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52163

Location

Chicago, Illinois

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Department: MED-Neuroscience
Salary/Grade: NEX/11

Target hiring range for this position will be between $20.00-$22.50 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 experimental research lab work and/or assists in design of one or more specific phase(s) of entire project(s).May complete mathematical calculations, and/or computer tasks and/or assist in judging validity of data.Follows appropriate protocols, policies, procedures, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices.

Specific Responsibilities:

Histology:

• Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining
• Immunohistochemistry
• Microscopy

Animal:

• Husbandry
• Breeding and screening transgenic
• mice

Administration

• Manipulates, interprets &/or presents results.
• Prepares charts & graphs for presentations & publications.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.

• Demonstrated laboratory experience;
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions as required by research protocols;
• Demonstrated computer skills, including spreadsheets and basic computations;
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Manual dexterity.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! 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.

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