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Core Technologist Senior - NUSeq Core | Job ID: 54295
The NUSeq (Genomics) Core Facility invites applications for a Senior Core Technologist to join a dynamic team advancing cutting-edge genomics research. NUSeq is the only university-wide genomics core facility at Northwestern, spanning wet lab and bioinformatics operations, supporting both the Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago and the Evanston Campus, as well as external academic and industrial organizations. The facility houses a fleet of state-of-the-art sequencing platforms, including Illumina NovaSeq X Plus, MiSeq i100, Element AVITI, Complete Genomics T1+, PacBio Revio, and Oxford Nanopore technologies. We are also deeply invested in emerging technologies, including single cell multiomics (since 2017) and spatial transcriptomics (since 2021). NUSeq processes high volumes of samples across a wide range of applications, including RNA-seq, whole genome and exome sequencing, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, methyl-seq, microbiome profiling, and more.
With a user base of 2,600 researchers across 1,000 research groups, NUSeq plays a pivotal role in enabling high-impact science across diverse disciplines. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of genomics in a collaborative, fast-paced and innovation-driven environment.
We are seeking a candidate with deep expertise in molecular biology and genomics technologies, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation in a collaborative research environment. A successful candidate will have rich hands-on experience with NGS library, strong attention to detail and demonstrated troubleshooting ability, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. The Senior Core Technologist will play a key role in evaluating, implementing, and advancing cutting-edge sequencing technologies while supporting a diverse community of investigators pursuing high-impact biomedical research.
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