at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 53927
Department: MED-Microbiology-Immunology
Salary/Grade: NEX/9
Target hiring range for this position will be between $17.05-$21.31 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.
Job Summary:
Conducts tests and procedures; sets up and operates equipment; records observations and measurements and collects and compiles data in a research lab; requires a practical understanding of a limited number of standard scientific techniques.
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
Molecular Biology:
- PCR, RT-PCR
Immunology:
- Flow cytometry
- ELISA, Elispot assay
- Cytokine assay
- Antibody production and purification
Animal:
- Husbandry
- Breeding and screening transgenic mice
- 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
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Immunol
