Research Technologist 1, Aoi lab
Northwestern University
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Diploma
- Must know
- Patient careOperations
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- $17.75–$22.09 an hour
- Skill demand
- Operations41%Patient care39%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This position involves conducting tests and procedures, setting up and operating equipment, and collecting data in a research lab. It requires a practical understanding of a limited number of standard scientific techniques.
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 techniques.
- Sets-up, operates and maintains standard lab equipment.
- Uses an entry-level of skill to complete the following activities:
- 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.
- Records test results and may maintain databases.
- Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc.
- Maintains inventory of reagents, mice and lab supplies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Target hiring range: $17.75-$22.09 per hour.