Research Technologist 2

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Job Department:

MCC Biomedical Engg 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:

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. The Zhang Lab seeks a Research Technologist to support the lab's experimental and engineering efforts. This position involves a combination of hands-on experimental work, hardware and system development, and technical infrastructure support.

Primary responsibilities include:

Setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting experimental equipment & software, including neural electrophysiology and imaging systems. Performing circuit design, testing, and system characterization to support ongoing research projects. Supporting laboratory infrastructure, including maintenance of data servers and computer-aided design (CAD) software for integrated circuit development. This is a one year termed position subject to renewal dependent on performance and available funding.

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 expressionSouthern, 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 Breedingand screening transgenic mice Dissections Blood collection Surgical procedures Database management of colony Other (please specify): Setup and maintain experimental equipment and rigs Circuit design & testing Administration Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data. Manipulates, interprets &/or presents results. Maintain data server and integrated circuits CAD design software and PDKs Prepares charts & graphs for presentations & publications. Performs scientific literature searches in support of research. Completes portions of grant applications, manuscripts & publications. Finance Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses. Verifies accuracy of invoices. Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies. Supervises Trains students. Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

(Education and experience) Coursework or training in a relevant discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science. Hands-on experience with electronics and circuit design or testing. Experience with programming and software development (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++). Familiarity with neural electrophysiology or imaging experiments is a plus.

Preferred Competencies:

(Skills, knowledge, and abilities) Strong background in circuits and electronics, including PCB design and embedded firmware... For full info follow application link. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account