Research Technologist 1 - Chicago, United States - Northwestern University

Northwestern University Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

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.

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):

Electrophysiology

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with animal husbandry and surgical procedures

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

Previous skills in tissue processing

Benefits:
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Research Technologist 1 - Chicago, United States - Northwestern University

Description

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