Department: WCAS Molecular Biosciences

Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Job Summary

This position is for a Research Technologist 1 in Dr. Carole LaBonne’s research lab in Molecular Biosciences(https://sites.northwestern.edu/labonnelab/). This role 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.

This will be a 1-year renewable position based upon performance and funding availability. This is a full-time position at 40.0 hours per week and works on-site. The target hiring range for this position will be between $35,600 - $44,495 per year, which is $17.05-$21.31 per hour. The salary offered 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

• Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedure, regulations, 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

• DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression
• Plasmid preparation
• Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA
• Make laboratory solutions and plates
• Wash and sterilize glassware
  
  

Animal

• Husbandry
• Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and lab supplies
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required.

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

• Demonstrated ability to carry out laboratory experiments and to follow detailed instructions as required by research protocol. Demonstrated reliability and responsibility to perform job duties.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping in notebooks and databases
  
  

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 biology; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
  
  

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Strong organizational skills.
• Eagerness and ability to learn new techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and eagerness to work on independent projects.
• Ability to design experiments under the supervision of the P.I. or fellows.
  
  

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