Research Technologist 2, Gastroenterology

at  Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, USA -

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Immediate18 Jan, 2025USD 27 Hourly19 Oct, 2024N/AContinuous Improvement,Teamwork,Working Experience,Positive Work Environment,Market Data,Schedules,Manual Dexterity,Spreadsheets,Computer Skills,Record Keeping,Cooperation,ClearancesNoNo
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Description:

Conducts experimental research lab work and/or assists in design of one or more specific phase(s) of entire project(s). May complete mathematical calculations, and/or computer tasks and/or assist in judging validity of data. Follows appropriate protocols, policies, procedures, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices.

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 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: (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

  • Prior working experience involving the processing of blood, gastric juice, brushings, stool, and other human samples.

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 $19.89 to $27.97 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.

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

Histology:

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

Administration

  • Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data.
  • Prepares charts & graphs for presentations & publications.

Finance

  • Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses.
  • Verifies accuracy of invoices.
  • Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

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Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

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Chicago, IL, USA