Northwestern University Hiring for Senior Research Technologist, Allergy at Chicago, IL  Full Time

Department: MED-Allergy
Salary/Grade: NEX/15

The Eisenbarth-Williams lab is co-lead by Drs. Stephanie Eisenbarth and Adam Williams and studies how and why the immune system responds to allergens and thereby causes inflammation in those with allergy; our ultimate goal is to reverse this process. We use human samples and mouse models to address these fundamental questions. We are looking for talented and motivated people to join our team of trainees and staff (undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research scientists) to work together towards making important discoveries in immunology that will advance our goal of curing allergic disease.

Please note: This is a 1-year term appointment position

Conducts complex experimental research in a research lab, functioning as a specialist or technical expert. May manage one or more phase(s) of a major project(s) or all activities of a small project. May ensure overall lab compliance with all associated rules and regulations.

Specific Responsibilities:

Molecular Biology:

* DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression

* Southern, Northern, Western blotting

* PCR, RT-PCR

* Plasmid preparation

* Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA

* Recombinant virus production and purification

Cellular Biology:

* Cell culture, cell isolation

* Functional studies

* Transfection

Histology:

* Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining

* Immunohistochemistry

* Microscopy

Immunology:

* Flow cytometry

* ELISA, Elispot assay

* Cytokine assay

* Antibody production and purification

Animal:

* Husbandry

* Breeding and screening transgenic mice

* Dissections

* Blood collection

* Surgical procedures

* Database management of colony

Minimum Qualifications: (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities)

• 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 5 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 3 years’ lab/bench or other relevant experience.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and Abilities)

* Action oriented – Willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation.

* Coachability – Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.

* Collaboration – Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one’s own team.

* Collegiality – Helpful, respectful, approachable; builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

* Initiative – Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems.

* Meets deadlines – Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines.

* Multi-tasking – Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

* Organization – Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $26.27 to $36.95 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.

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