Core Technologist Sr

Department: MED-Center for Genetic Med Salary/Grade: NEX/14 Target hiring range for this position will be between $25.05-$31.31 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. Chicago, Illinois Job Summary: Provides daily work oversight and executes research activities.
Oversees service workflow in consultation and support of users and junior staff executing procedures.
Assists in the development and implementation of new core services, and other core laboratory and research functions.
Ensures overall quality of research functions and responsible for unit's compliance in regard to University, sponsor and federal rules and regulations. Specific

Responsibilities:
Administration Ensures client billing information is complete and accurate. Compiles billing information for documenting usage and billing information into the Core's automated service tracking/billing system. Develops cost analyses on services rendered by the Core. Assists in preparing cost quotes on experimental design requested by investigators. Ensures that all work is accurately and completely documented. Collaboration Interacts with both Core Staff and clients in the planning and execution of experiments/ core services. Advises PIs as appropriate. Compliance Responsible for the Core's compliance with safety protocols, relative to the use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogenics. Ensures sterile conditions as required. Prepares reagents. Scientific Plans, conducts and evaluates experiments and assays of varying complexity. Understands, follows, and troubleshoots protocols. Records, compiles, and reports data Provides analysis and insightful interpretations of results. Participates in beta-testing of new protocols and services. Technical Develops new methods or customizes protocols for users. Ensures lab is prepared for service delivery (experimentation) Ensures established inventory levels, and notes usage trends so that inventory levels meet client demand. Ensures the recommended maintenance on instrumentation and equipment is performed according to manufacturer and University guideline. Troubleshoots equipment problems, and mitigates the issues with training and/or repair protocols. Recommends equipment improvements and/or new equipment. Assists in the development of usage protocols for new equipment. Ensures compliance with all University, sponsor and federal rules and regulations. Using an advanced level of skill, completes the following activities (please highlight): 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 Immunofluorescence assays Image analysis and quantification Chemistry: Analyze organic chemistry Column chromatography Chromatography Enzymatic digestions HPLC NMR Mass spectrometry Protein extractions Solid phase extraction 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 Equipment Used: Analytical balance Autoclave Blood gas analyzers Centrifuge Electrophoresis unit pH meter UV/Vis Spectrophotometer Scintillation counter pH meter, plate reader Other (please specify): Sequencers Real-time qPCR and digital PCR instruments Other genomics instruments Training: Trains or assists in training of technicians and trainees including students. Provides training to researchers in instrument and equipment operation. Miscellaneous Perform other duties as assigned Minimum

Qualifications:
(Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; 4 years of technical or other relevant experience.

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