at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 49999
Department: MED-Pathology
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary:
Provides complex scientific and technical leadership in determining research priorities and the plan, design and execution of research projects ensuring that programs of investigation meets specified objectives. Plans, develops and implements new experiments and protocols to support research studies and maximize/extend lab capabilities. Sets-up and troubleshoots custom protocols and conducts independent research techniques, procedures and experiments. Co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication. May manage lab employees, and develop and administer budgets, grants, and/or administrative procedures. Ensures adherence to all associated rules and regulations.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Consults with and advises Principle Investigators (PI) in identifying and defining problems that can be resolved with scientific research.
- Develops hypotheses to be tested, methodology for evaluating results, and devices for use in empirical studies, including hardware, software and statistical methods as necessary.
- Organizes and plans experiments in conjunction with PI.
- Establishes control methods, techniques and procedures as required for specific projects and research studies.
- Guides lab staff in conducting research.
