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Research Technician
Research Technologist in Carvill Lab (Neurogenetics) Full-time
This position for a research technologist will be in the neurogenetics laboratory of Dr. Gemma Carvill at Northwestern University in the Department of Neurology, with joint affiliations in Pharmacology, Pediatrics and the Center of Genetic Medicine.
Our research focuses on the genetic and epigenetic basis of epilepsy; we use numerous genomic technologies as well as iPSCs to study pathogenic mechanisms towards discovering new precision therapies. We are seeking a research technologist 2 to work on multiple NIH and Foundation-funded research projects. Learn more about our work and the team here: https://sites.northwestern.edu/carvilllab/
The ideal candidate would have a good background in molecular biology and preference for individuals familiar with genomics technologies and/or stem cell models of disease. This is a highly collaborative translational research focused lab, with opportunities for to interact with clinical and research faculty in genomics, neurology and pediatrics as well as work with family foundations affected by genetic conditions. The ideal candidate will have expertise and the ability to work independently in one or more of these areas
• Nucleic acid (DNA/RNA/cfDNA) isolation, including from minimal starting material
• qPCR, qRT-PCR and the preparation of next-generation sequencing libraries (exome/genome sequencing and/or bulk/single-cell RNA-seq analysis and/or ChIP/ATAC/CUT&RUN analysis
• Cell culture, stem cells and differentiation to specific cell-types
• Animal husbandary and experimentation
• Genome editing
• High-throughput analysis of cellular features, including FACs analysis
• Good communication Skills
• Proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheet, database software, power point, statistics and other software use in scientific research analysis are required.
This is a full time position with excellent benefits including health insurance through Northwestern University
We are looking for someone to join ASAP, interested applicants can email a CV and cover letter to gemma.carvill@northwestern.edu
We are always looking for interested candidates, so this is an open call through the next 6 months, if this post looks old shoot me an email anyway