We seek a research technologist to perform routine research experiments for client users following detailed research protocols and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Executing molecular biology techniques involving RNA, DNA, and Oligonucleotide samples;
• Learning how to operate and maintain different robotic and automated instruments;
• Running DNA extraction machine and track samples;
• Ordering supplies, maintaining solutions and labware;
• Drafting and updating a concise laboratory manual for ongoing experiments, procedures, protocols;
• Performing other duties as required by PIs and experiments conducted in the laboratory;
• Performing other related duties as required or assigned

Minimum Qualifications are:

• A Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
• Demonstrated laboratory experience;
• Familiarity with Window-based software, such as Word and Excel;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Effectively perform duties and responsibilities;
• Willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications are:

• 1-3 years of demonstrated laboratory experience and a biological science background;
• Excellent communication and organization skills including the ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situation;
• Basic (and preferable advanced) computer skills and the ability to work independently is essential;
• Ability to work with others;
• Proficient with computers;
• Exhibits a strong desire to achieve

We encourage interested applicants to apply online via Northwestern's e Recruit Website, referencing job opening ID #11843, at: http://www.northwestern.edu/employment/

A bioinformatics analyst to perform basic and advanced analysis on data produced from whole genome association studies, a  ext generation sequencing system and microArray experiments.

The primary responsibilities are:

  1) Developing software or using current open source softwares in conducting data analysis for a next generation sequencing system at basic or advanced level.

  2) Along with the director of the Genomics core facility help design experiments in Whole Genome Association, Next generation sequencing and microarray studies.

The successful candidate must have a background in bioinformatics and must have software development experience, at least to the level of developing scripts for manipulating data in languages such as Python, Perl and R.

Required skills and background:

• MS in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer science or related field, with appropriate experience developing software
• Demonstrated ability to learn about new technologies
• Demonstrated ability in working with commercial software
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals and groups.
• Ability to multitask, work and learn independently, and be self-motivated
• A record of taking the initiative to solve problems and working to high quality standard
• Familiarity with high-dimensional data mining and machine learning. Background in statistics is preferred.
• Willingness to share knowledge with other members of the team.

Outstanding candidates with Bachelor’s degree will also be considered.

This position manages the data submitted to the core facility, keep the processing steps documented and running smoothly, set up systems for data release and taking care of the day-to-day functionality of all the instruments at the facility. The candidate will learn and add to the software that is currently used at the facility for invoicing as well as managing the storage and retrieving of large amount of data produced at the core.  This position will work closely with a Bioinformatician in receiving, managing and releasing data.

Education:

B.S in computer science, electrical engineering or other scientific or technical field with relevant experience.

Main responsibilities:

Qualifications: Confident in working with Linux operating systems, excellent communication and documentation skills, skills, excellent documentation skills, familiar with Cold Fusion, SQL and some knowledge of Oracle is a plus.

3-5 years of experience in software design and development as well as data base design and development. Expererience with managing large databases.

Pluses:

Experience in working in scientific environment, familiarity with Ruby On Rails, and Agile software techniques, Perl, Python, Java.