Research Technologist 2 - Lauberth Lab

at Northwestern University in

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

53783

Department:

MED-Biochem & Molecular Genetics 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.

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

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 To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account