at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 49726
Department: MCC Biomedical Engg
Salary/Grade: NEX/11
Job Summary:
Sets up equipment and establishes protocols for a new lab. Conducts experimental research 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. Performs wet lab work including bacteria culture, mammalian cell culture, protein production, and biomolecular assays in addition to mouse handling including injections and tumor measurements. Is involved in interdisciplinary research, combining protein engineering, immunology, and molecular biology to develop novel immunotherapies for chronic inflammatory diseases.
This is a one-year termed position in the Volpatti Lab (lisarvolpatti.com) subject to renewal dependent on performance and available funding.
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.
Molecular Biology:
· DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression
· PCR
· Plasmid preparation
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