Research Technologist 2 - Augustin lab

at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

53729

Department:

MED-Pharmacology Salary/Grade:

NEX/11 Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.89-$24.86 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:

Participates in design and execution of research lab projects. Conducts experimental tests and procedures and processes and analyzes data. Reviews and revises existing research methodologies and may develop new methodologies, mathematical and/or computer models for predicting data. May ensure overall lab compliance with all associated rules and regulations.

Specific Responsibilities :

Following protocols, designs, sets-up and conducts basic experiments. Analyzes and troubleshoots protocols and data obtained from individual experiments and recommends alternatives and suggestions to improve processes, validity and/or accuracy. Using a fully functioning level of skill, completes the following activities;

Molecular Biology:

DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression Southern, Northern, Western blotting

PCR, RT-PCR

Histology:

Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of OCT blocks and sectioning on a cryostat, staining

Immunohistochemistry Microscopy Immunology:

ELISA, Elispot assay

Animal:

Husbandry Breeding and screening transgenic mice Dissections Blood collection Surgical procedures Database management of colony Administration To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account