Research Technologist 2 - Prakriya lab

Department: MED-Pharmacology
Salary/Grade: NEX/11

Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.89 - $24.86 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:

The lab focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which calcium channels are activated and how they regulate gene expression, immune cell function, and neuronal and astrocyte functions. Responsibilities include breeding, weaning, genotyping, and maintaining 20-30 strains of mice in our colony; performing behavioral tests and analyses on mice for multiple projects; setting up and conducting basic experiments; and collaborating on multiple ongoing research projects with other lab members.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Following protocols, designs, sets-up and conducts basic experiments.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots protocols and data obtained from individual experiments and recommends alternatives and suggestions to improve processes, validity and/or accuracy.
• Using a fully functioning level of skill, completes the following activities

Molecular Biology

• PCR, RT-PCR

Cellular Biology:

• Cell culture, cell isolation
• Functional studies

Histology:

• Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining
• Immunohistochemistry
• Microscopy

Animal:

• Husbandry
• Breeding and screening transgenic mice
• Dissections
• Surgical procedures
• Database management of colony

Administration

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data.
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research

Finance

• Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies.

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.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Demonstrated laboratory experience;

• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions as required by research protocols;

• Demonstrated computer skills, including spreadsheets and basic computations;

• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping;

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;

• Manual dexterity.

Preferred 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.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Setting up mouse breeding, dissection, and cell culture, histological techniques

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, 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:
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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