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Job ID50516
LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: WCAS Neurobiology
Salary/Grade: NEX/11
Job Summary:
Conducts experimental research lab work and/or assists in design of one or more specific phase(s) of entire project(s). May complete rodent brain surgeries, virtual reality behavior training and optical or electrophysiological data recording, and/or brain staining and histology, and/or computer tasks, and/or assist in judging validity of data, and/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies. Follows appropriate protocols, policies, procedures, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices. Seeking candidates looking for longer term commitment to the role. 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. Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.89 to $27.97 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:
Molecular Biology:
Virus stock maintenance and management
Histology:
Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining and imaging
Equipment:
Equipment setup, troubleshooting and repair
Animal:
Husbandry Breeding and screening transgenic mice Dissections Surgical procedures
Database management of colony
Other (please specify):
Lab data maintenance Optical and electrophysiological brain recording measurements
Administration
Maintains lab safety and animal care and use protocols.
Manages lab safety and animal care and use lab inspections.
Maintains lab cleanliness and safety
Supervises
new lab members.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with rodent surgeries and handling
Neuroscience education
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Equipment setup and troubleshooting, including laser or microscopy systems, and/or computer systems and/or rodent behavior systems.
3D printing skills
Computer Programming skills
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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