Senior Research Technologist (1-year Term)

Specific Responsibilities

• Acting as a technical expert or specialist in a particular field within a research lab, establishing and optimizing protocols and coordinating conduct of multiple complex experiments.
• Reviews results and revises protocols as necessary to ensure that project objectives are attained.
• Using an expert level of skill, completes the following activities:
  • Cellular Biology: cell culture, cell isolation, functional studies, flow cytometry, ELISA, Elispot assay, cytokine assay
  • Administration: oversees and manages lab databases, reviews and analyzes data, creates computer models, graphs, reports and summaries for use in publications, professional journals, and grant applications.
  • Finance: creates lab financial plan and budget, audits expenses, obtains sales quotes for lab equipment and supplies, reviews and adjusts expenses to decrease costs, oversees repair and maintenance of all lab equipment, ensures that lab supplies are ready and available when necessary.
  • Supervision: trains, directs, assigns duties to and may supervise lab EEs, students, residents and/or fellows.
• 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 and 5 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience required;
• OR Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience.

Pay

Target hiring range for this position will be between $28.00-$32.00 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.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

To learn more about available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

Work-Life And Wellness

Northern Illinois University offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.

To learn more about our work-life and wellness programs, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html.

Professional Growth & Development

Northern Illinois University supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.

To learn more about our professional growth and development programs, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northern Illinois University’s non-discrimination statement.