at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50408
Department: MED-Urology
Salary/Grade: NEX/9
Job 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.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $15.45-$24.16; $32,272.50 - $50,446.50 yearly. 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 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 expression, Northern, Western blotting
- PCR, RT-PCR
- Plasmid preparation
Cellular Biology:
- Cell culture, cell isolation
Animal: