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LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: MCC Mechanical Engineering
Salary/Grade: NEX/13
Job Summary:
Participates in execution of research lab projects and running participant studies. Conducts experimental tests and procedures. Processes, logs, and analyzes data. May ensure overall lab compliance with all associated rules and regulations.
This position is a nine-month appointment, concluding May 2025.
Specific Responsibilities:
Following overall research objectives, independently conducts and
troubleshoots experiments.
Evaluates protocols and data obtained from groups of experiments and
recommends changes to processes, procedures and techniques to improve
quality and validity of results based upon overall project objectives.
Using an advanced level of skill, completes the following activities:
Running code, debugging code, debugging hardware, data logging, data
analysis, participant documentation and payment.
Administration
Observes experiments, collects, records, summarizes, analyzes and interprets research data.
Collates relevant mathematical results.
Prepares complex tables reflecting relationships of multiple tests.
Draws scientific conclusions.
Writes portions of grant applications.
Co-authors scientific papers.
Finance
Negotiates purchases with vendors.
Maintains and updates portions of grant budgets.
Tracks and summarizes lab supply expenses.
Verifies accuracy of invoices.
Orders and/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice and/or lab supplies.
Supervision
Trains and directs other lab EEs and/or students in research techniques and procedures.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience required; OR
Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year lab/bench or other relevant experience.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Data presentation skills;
Experimental design ability;
Ability to work as part of a project team.
Strong problem solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every three years.
Track record of successfully running participant research studies.
Ability to work independently and manage time/meet deadlines.
Collaborative Mindset with an emphasis on innovation and incremental improvement.
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
C, C++.
Python.
ROS, ROS2.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $23.20 - $32.62 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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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
