Senior Research Technologist, Pulmonary

at Northwestern University in

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

53726

Department:

MED-Pulmonary Salary/Grade:

NEX/15

Job Summary:

Conducts complex experimental research in a research lab, functioning as a specialist or technical expert. May manage one or more phase(s) of a major project(s) or all activities of a small project. May ensure overall lab compliance with all associated rules and regulations.

Specific Responsibilities :

Acting as a technical expert or specialist in a particular field within a research lab, establishes and optimizes protocols and coordinates conduct of multiple complex experiments. Reviews results and revises protocols as necessary to ensure that project objectives are attained. Using an expert 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 Cytokine assay Antibody production and purification To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account