Northwestern University · 1 day ago
Senior Research Technologist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$30.44/hr - $31.60/hr
3+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking a Senior Research Technologist to conduct complex experimental research in their MED-Transplant Center. This role involves managing research projects, ensuring lab compliance, and overseeing various laboratory techniques in molecular and cellular biology, histology, and immunology.
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Responsibilities
Conducts complex experimental research in a research lab, functioning as a specialist or technical expert
May manage one or more phase(s) of a major project(s) or all activities of a small project
May ensure overall lab compliance with all associated rules and regulations
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
Preferred
Master's Degree
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
Variety of 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
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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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