Research Scientist

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Technologist to join our team at Northwestern University. The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in the design and execution of teaching lab projects, conducting experiments, and analyzing data. They will also review and revise existing research methodologies and develop new methodologies for the lab courses.

• Design and execute teaching lab projects, conduct experiments, and analyze 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

• BS in a basic sciences or engineering and 3 years' experience; or 5 years practical lab/bench experience; or an MS in a basic science or engineering and 1 year experience is required
• Must complete NU's safety training before starting experiments
• Must complete NU's financial services training before starting to manage lab finances

• Work experience in a biological sciences or engineering or related laboratory

• Exposure to good laboratory practices, experience in using electronic lab notebooks, and experience in mentoring students and student workers
• Familiarity with statistical and big data analytics tools and digital platforms