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Northwestern University

Research Technologist 2 - Satchell Lab

Pay: $19.89–$24.86/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Evanston, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/18/2026

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What they do

A Molecular Biologist studies plant and animal life and conducts research to understand molecular and biochemical processes. May teach molecular biology or specialize in clinical research, gene sequencing, medical research and treatment, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or plant research. Directs research experiments and staff, operates specialized equipment and analyzes and reports research results.

$80,750 / year median in Illinois

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

at Northwestern University in

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

54299

Department:

MED-Microbiology-Immunology 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:

Technical specialist in recombinant protein expression, purification, and crystallization to support infectious diseases research program, including impact for antimicrobial resistance, bacterial and viral pathogenesis, and tick-borne infections. Position will participate in established workflow to transform E. coli and mammalian cells, conduct small expression trials and large-scale protein expression, perform column chromatography by gravity and using an

AKTA FPLC.

Protein purification will be monitored by gel electrophoresis and set up and monitored for crystallization using liquid handling robots. Will work with center project manager who will assign specific projects and with lab manager to handle routine reagent prep and lab maintenance. Follows appropriate protocols, policies, procedures, and regulations. Maintains laboratory notebook and reports progress to managers and internal database. Expected to work well in a team environment and share results at biweekly meetings.

Please note:

Work conducted at Biological Safety Level 2 and 2+

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, Protein isolation, purification and expression

Cellular Biology:

Cell culture Transfection Other (please specify): Protein crystallization set up Maintains stock reagents and media Administration Maintains detailed records of To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account