Northwestern University
Research Technologist 1 (Ophthalmology)
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Department:
MED-OphthalmologySalary/Grade:
NEX/9Job 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.Using an entry level of skill, completes the following activities.Records test results and may maintain databases.Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc.Maintains inventory of reagents, mice and lab supplies.Completes other duties as assigned.Molecular Biology:DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expressionSouthern, Northern, Western blottingPCR, RT-PCRPlasmid preparationCloning, mapping and sequencing of DNARecombinant virus production and purificationCellular Biology:Cell culture, cell isolationFunctional studiesTransfectionHistology:Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, stainingImmunohistochemistryMicroscopyImmunology:Flow cytometryELISA, Elispot assayCytokine assayAntibody production and purificationAnimal:HusbandryBreeding and screening transgenic miceDissectionsBlood collectionSurgical proceduresDatabase management of colonyMinimum Qualifications:HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required.Target hiring range for this position will be between $18.31-$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.
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MED-OphthalmologySalary/Grade:
NEX/9Job 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.Using an entry level of skill, completes the following activities.Records test results and may maintain databases.Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc.Maintains inventory of reagents, mice and lab supplies.Completes other duties as assigned.Molecular Biology:DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expressionSouthern, Northern, Western blottingPCR, RT-PCRPlasmid preparationCloning, mapping and sequencing of DNARecombinant virus production and purificationCellular Biology:Cell culture, cell isolationFunctional studiesTransfectionHistology:Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, stainingImmunohistochemistryMicroscopyImmunology:Flow cytometryELISA, Elispot assayCytokine assayAntibody production and purificationAnimal:HusbandryBreeding and screening transgenic miceDissectionsBlood collectionSurgical proceduresDatabase management of colonyMinimum Qualifications:HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required.Target hiring range for this position will be between $18.31-$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.
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