Research Technologist 2- Paller Lab

Department: MED-Dermatology
Salary/Grade: NEX/11

Target hiring range for this position will be between be $19.89 - $23.00 hourly . 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.

The Paller laboratory, focused on skin biology research at Northwestern University's School of Medicine in Chicago, invites applications for Research Technologist 2 position. Exciting lab working on the forefront of understanding communication among keratinocytes, sensory nerves, the immune system, and the vasculature in inflammatory skin disorders (such as psoriasis, eczema, diabetic wounds, and genetic skin disorders). This valued staff member would be in charge of our important animal program, caring for and generating transgenic and knockout mice, as well as models of type 2 diabetes and inflammatory skin diseases. We expect this team member to participate in the design and execution of research lab projects, particularly those that involve our mouse models. Would conduct experiments with these mice and analyze data, including related to our wound healing studies and testing of small molecule inhibitors and nanoparticles that regulate genes in skin. Ideally, this individual is curious and thinks about methods - reviewing and revising existing research methodologies and developing new methodologies. Importantly, we expect this team member to pay careful attention to detail, both in collecting results and ensuring overall lab compliance with all associated rules and regulations. There is a tremendous opportunity for learning new techniques, both related to mouse work and microscopy and, as time allows other bench-related techniques. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills.

Please note: Largely will spend time in the animal care facility or in the laboratory; expect work largely during standard working hours, but occasional nights or weekends as project deadlines dictate

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lab maintenance, ordering materials
• Maintaining animals, breeding, genotyping for experiments
• Conducting laboratory experiments, microscopy, tissue collection and processing
• Training students and colleagues

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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;
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Mouse husbandry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideally at least 1 year bench experience with cell culture techniques; more preferred - must have been able to demonstrate experience
• Mouse care experience; ideally demonstrating evidence of experience with breeding and experience with techniques, such as surgery and bleeding

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Good communication skills; evidence of attention to details; must be passionate about being part of a team and desire to learn new skills

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