Northwestern University · 6 days ago
Assistant Core Scientist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $79K/yr
2+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking an Assistant Core Scientist to join the Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Shared Resource at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role involves ensuring the completion of research projects, providing technical support, and assisting researchers with flow cytometry and cell sorting techniques.
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Responsibilities
Maintains clear and accurate documentation of the protocols, instrumentation logs, and/or data collected
Maintains established laboratory inventories
Records work accurately and completely
Utilizes established safety practices, and is responsible for providing a safe work environment for fellow employees and clients
Participates in the identification of Core facility needs
Demonstrates a sound, working knowledge of techniques in other laboratories in order to provide cross-over assistance to clients
Assists in the organization of in-house and/ or off-site training
Assist the users and core scientist with training users on panel setup for conventional and spectral flow cytometry and cell sorting
Performs literature reviews for the purposes of furthering the research
May contribute data analysis for researchers, using specialized software in a form useful for further statically analysis or publications
Assists in the development of new analysis techniques and methodologies
Applies relevant science to Core technologies and applications
Utilizes advances knowledge of applications, principles, theories, and concepts to design and troubleshoot projects for the research community
Troubleshoots problems with procedures and equipment, and suggests adjustments to protocols
Trains Core staff and clients in advanced instrument operation and applications
Assist on sample processing, acquisition/sorting, post processing on Clinical Trials projects
Perform daily setup, QC and operations of the core instrumentation
Perform monthly maintenances on the instrument
Trains and provides oversight to lower-level Core staff and clients
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
2 years of relevant domain expertise (in Flow Cytometry)
4 years of technical or other relevant experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Data presentation skills
Experimental design ability
Proficiency in operating flow cytometer analyzers and cell sorter instrumentation independently
Preferred
MS/PhD with 2 yrs of direct Flow Cytometry experience
Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support on flow cytometry instrumentation including minor repairs, etc
Proficiency and experience with flow cytometry data analysis software including FlowJo, FCS Express, Cytobank, etc
Experience in spectral and high-parameter flow cytometry and related panel design, validation and data analysis
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development in all circumstances
Variety of tools and resources
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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