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LocationChicago, Illinois
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Department: MED-Neuroscience
Salary/Grade: NEX/9
Job Summary:
Scientific Laboratory Maintenance and Mouse Colony Management
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.
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
Animal:
Mouse Husbandry
Breeding
Genetic Screening: DNA Isolation & PCR
Dissections
Blood collection
Surgical procedures
Database management of colony
Other (please specify):
Laboratory Maintenance
Cleaning of Benches/Glassware/Equipment
Repair of Equipment
Defrosting of Freezers
Organization of Laboratory Supplies
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
HS diploma or higher.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Ability to work with mice.
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)
Cleaning/Organizational Experience, Basic Laboratory Experience
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Mouse Husbandry
Target hiring range for this position will be between $16.55 to $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.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.
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