at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50654
Department: MCC Chem & Biol Engg
Salary/Grade: NEX/9
Job Summary:
The technologist will help plan and construct a super-resolution optical microscope. He/she will also synthesize and fabricate samples for testing and calibrating the microscope.
This is a one-year termed position eligible for renewal based on funding and performance.
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.
- Completes other duties as assigned
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
