Research Technologist 1 - Snead Lab

at Northwestern University in

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

53626

Department:

MED-Microbiology-Immunology Salary/Grade:

NEX/9 Target hiring range for this position will be between $17.05-$21.31 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 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 To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account