at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50066
Department: WCAS Molecular Biosciences
Salary/Grade: NEX/9
Job Summary:
The Bao Lab (www.thebaolab.org) is seeking a motivated individual to join the team. The lab uses human skin as a research platform to study gene regulation in tissue regeneration and disease progression. The scope of this RT1 position include the following: 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. This will be a 1-year renewable position based upon performance and funding availability. This position is a FULL-TIME position at 40.0 hours per week and works on-site in research laboratory setting. Target hiring range for this position will be between $16.55 - $23.28 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.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedure, regulations, Good Clinical
- Sets-up, operates and maintains standard lab equipment.
- Using an entry 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
- Next-generation sequencing library construction and
