Research Technologist 1
Northwestern University
About the Role
The Center for Translational Metabolism and Health (CTMH), part of the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM), is seeking a Research Technologist 1. This role will focus on the mechanisms regulating the production of the hormone FGF23 by bone and its involvement in the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.
Key Responsibilities
- Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedures, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices.
- Conducts standard and repetitive experiments and completes basic trouble-shooting.
- Sets-up, operates, and maintains standard lab equipment.
- Completes activities with an entry-level skill.
Molecular Biology
- DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification, and expression.
- PCR, RT-PCR.
Animal
- Husbandry.
- Breeding and screening transgenic mice.
- Database management of colony.
- Records test results and may maintain databases.
General Duties
- Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing.
- Maintains inventory of reagents, mice, and lab supplies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Molecular biology background.
- Experience in expression and analysis of nucleic acids.
- Experience in working with animals.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
Qualifications
- HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses.
- 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.