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LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: MCC Master of Biotechnology Pr
Salary/Grade: NEX/13
Job Summary:
Participates in the design and execution of teaching lab projects. Conducts experiments and analyzes data. Review and revise existing research methodologies and develop new methodologies for the lab courses. Ensure overall lab compliance with university guidance and regulations.
Perform the functions of teaching lab assistant and course manager for laboratory courses. Onboard and train course assistants and serve as an educational resource for students. Coordinate daily operations of the teaching laboratory and work with equipment such as bench scale bioreactors, tangential flow filtration systems, centrifuges, qPCR machines, plate readers, metabolite analyzer, automated western blot, flow cytometer, and chromatography systems.Develop new experiments and protocols for the lab courses. Perform scientific literature searches and synthesize literature information. Implement and manage e-notebooks, statistical software, laboratory information systems, and digital platforms for data analytics. Manage cell banks, supplies, and inventory, and coordinate usage of lab equipment. Ensure compliance with the University's lab safety guidelines of all lab personnel and facilities, maintain the necessary safety documentation, and function as the lab safety designate. Manage the lab budget. Collaborate with core facilities and other partners. Assist with educational research and course development projects and co-author scientific manuscripts. Interact with facilities management, program staff, and other administrative units as needed.
This is a one-year termed position with an opportunity for renewal based on performance.
Please note: Some tasks in this position will require work during the evening and occasional weekend, outside of regular business hours.
Specific Responsibilities:
Following overall project objectives, independently designs, plans, conducts, and troubleshoots experiments.
Evaluate protocols and data obtained from groups of experiments and recommend changes to processes, procedures, and techniques to improve the quality and validity of results based on overall project objectives.
Act as teaching assistant and course manager for laboratory courses.
Ensure lab personnel are compliant with NU safety guidelines.
Develop new &/or revised experiments for laboratory courses.
Ensure smooth operation of all laboratory equipment.
Manage electronic lab notebooks and scientific software
Manage master and working cell banks and periodically check viability and productivity.
An advanced level in many of the stated skills is required:
Molecular Biology:
DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression
Western blotting
PCR, RT-PCR
Plasmid preparation
Cloning, mapping, and sequencing of DNA
Recombinant product expression
Cell Biology:
Mammalian and bacterial cell culture, cell line screening, automated cell counting, and transduction
Cell banking
Bioprocess Engineering
Bioreactor operation
Tangential flow filtration
Chromatography
Centrifugation
Metabolite analysis
Other (please specify):
Optical microscopy, flow cytometry
SiRNA and CRISPR methods.
Statistical methods and data analytics tools.
Administration
Observe experiments, collect, record, summarize, analyze, interpret data, and draw scientific conclusions.
Develop new experiments. Collaborate with other labs and core facilities to develop new experimental modules.
Co-authors scientific papers.
Assist with education research and course development projects.
Oversee the operation of the teaching laboratory.
Train and onboard new teaching assistants and students on a regular basis.
Coordinate collaborations with core facilities within or outside NU to develop experiments for the lab courses.
Work with the relevant units on administrative matters.
Finance
Negotiates purchases with vendors.
Tracks and summarizes lab supply expenses.
Orders and/or maintains inventory of reagents, and/or lab supplies.
Oversees laboratory supply and inventory.
Negotiates rates for the use of core facilities.
Work with the relevant units on lab budget matters.
Supervision
Trains and directs other lab EEs and students in research techniques and procedures.
Assign duties to teaching assistants in consultation with faculty members. Mentor new teaching assistants and be an educational resource for them.
Manage work-study and temporary workers in the lab.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum... For full info follow application link.
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.
