Research Technologist 2 (Paller Lab)

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

Job Summary:

The Paller laboratory, focused on skin biology research at Northwestern University's School of Medicine in Chicago, invites applications for Research Technologist 2 position. Our lab's three main areas of focus are: a) understanding how skin cells communicate with sensory nerves, the immune system, and the vasculature in inflammatory skin disorders (such as psoriasis, eczema, and genetic skin disorders) and diabetic wounds; b) determining the mechanism by which obesity exacerbates inflammatory disease; and c) elucidating the molecular basis for alterations in skin lipid composition and the mechanism for the inter-relationships between skin barrier impairment and immune activation in inflammatory skin disorders. Our ultimate goal is discovery about human disease in the lab and translation of these findings towards new therapies. Our federally funded lab works with mouse models of skin disease, 3D human skin models, and patient-derived human biospecimens for big data analysis. We expect this team member to participate in the design and execution of research lab projects. 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, 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.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.89 to $24.14 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.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lab maintenance, ordering materials
• Maintaining animals, breeding, genotyping for experiments
• 2D and 3D cultures of keratinocytes
• 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

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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