Senior Research Technologist
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Research
Posted on May 28, 2023
Department:MED-Radiation Oncology
Salary/Grade:NEX/15
Job Summary:
Conducts complex experimental research in a research lab, functioning as a specialist or technical expert. May manage one or more phase(s) of a major project(s) or all activities of a small project. May ensure overall lab compliance with all associated rules and regulations.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Acting as a technical expert or specialist in a particular field within a research lab, establishes and optimizes protocols and coordinates conduct of multiple complex experiments.
- Reviews results and revises protocols as necessary to ensure that project objectives are attained.
- Oversees and manages lab databases which may include ensuring that experiments are observed and that data is collected and entered correctly.
- Reviews and analyzes data.
- Creates computer models, graphs, reports and summaries for use in publications, professional journals, and grant applications.
- Co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication.
- Researches and obtains funding.
- Creates and maintains lab manuals regarding operating, safety, and etc. procedures.
- Trains, directs, assigns duties to and may supervise lab EEs, students, residents and/or fellows.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 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.
- 2+ year's prior working experience in a basic science lab in a medical or biological sciences setting.
- Experience working with animals.
- Skill/knowledge, at an advanced level, in breeding mice and performing experiments with mice.
- Action oriented - Willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation.
- Coachability - Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.
- Collaboration - Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team.
- Collegiality - Helpful, respectful, approachable; builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- Initiative - Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems.
- Meets deadlines - Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines.
- Multi-tasking - Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Organization - Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail.
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