Research Technologist , Infectious Disease

Position: Research Technologist 2, Infectious Disease
Department: MED-Infectious Disease

Salary/Grade: NEX/11

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 , Western blotting

* PCR, RT-PCR

* 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

Administration

* Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data.

* Manipulates, interprets &/or presents results.

* Prepares charts & graphs for presentations & publications.

* Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.

* Completes portions of grant applications, manuscripts & publications.

Finance

* Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses.

* Verifies accuracy of invoices.

* Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies.

Supervises

* Trains students.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.

Minimum

Competencies:

(Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

* Demonstrated laboratory experience;

* Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions as required by research protocols;

* Demonstrated computer skills, including spreadsheets and basic computations;

* Attention to detail and accurate record keeping;

* Ability to work independently and in a team environment;

* Manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Prior working experience in a bench research laboratory setting.

Preferred

Competencies:

(Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

* Skill/knowledge for conducting biological research projects.

* Action oriented - Willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation.

* Coachability - Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.

* Collaboration - Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team.

* Collegiality - Helpful, respectful, approachable; builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

* Initiative - Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems.

* Meets deadlines - Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines.

* Multi-tasking - Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

* Organization - Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.89 - 27.97 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.

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent…