Northwestern University · 4 days ago
Senior Research Technologist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expNorthwestern University is a prestigious institution seeking a Senior Research Technologist to conduct complex experimental research in a lab environment. The role involves managing projects, ensuring lab compliance, and utilizing expert skills in various biological techniques.
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Responsibilities
Acting as a technical expert or specialist in a particular field within a research lab, establishes and optimizes protocols and coordinates conduct of multiple complex experiments
Reviews results and revises protocols as necessary to ensure that project objectives are attained
Using an expert 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
Administration
Oversees and manages lab databases which may include ensuring that experiments are observed and that data is collected and entered correctly
Reviews and analyzes data
Creates computer models, graphs, reports and summaries for use in publications, professional journals, and grant applications
Co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication
Researches and obtains funding
Creates and maintains lab manuals regarding operating, safety, and etc. procedures
Finance
Creates lab financial plan and budget/audit expenses
Obtains sales quotes for lab equipment and supplies
Reviews and adjusts expenses to decrease costs
Oversees repair and maintenance of all lab equipment
Ensures that lab supplies are ready and available when necessary
Supervision
Trains, directs, assigns duties to and may supervise lab EEs, students, residents and/or fellows
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 and 5 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience required; OR
Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development tools and resources
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (308)
2023 (280)
2022 (282)
2021 (184)
2020 (155)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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