Assistant Research Scientist

IMDiversity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity is looking for an Assistant Research Scientist at NYU Langone Health, New York, NY. The role involves complex laboratory tasks, including high-quality genomics resource support for research. Candidates should have a master's degree in a related discipline and experience with genomic data analysis and laboratory automation.

Responsibilities include sample preparation, quality control, operating advanced sequencing equipment, and contributing to scientific papers. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MS degree in a related discipline and 0-1 year of experience.
• Post-doctoral training with a record of publications preferred.
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specialized equipment in the Genome Technology Center.
• Perform sample preparation and quality control for genomics.
• Analyze nucleic acid quality and manage data from sequencers.

Skills

Genomic data analysis

Laboratory automation

qPCR analysis

Sample preparation

Education

MS degree in a related discipline

Tools

Illumina sequencers

Agilent Bioanalyzer

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Job description

Assistant Research Scientist – NYU Langone Health, New York, NY

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Research Scientist in the Genome Technology Center (GTC), a state‑of‑the‑art shared resource laboratory operated by the Division of Advanced Research Technologies at NYU Langone Health. The Assistant Research Scientist will perform a variety of complex laboratory tasks and standardized procedures to provide high‑quality genomics resource support for the research community.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, implementation and operation of highly specialized equipment and instrumentation in the GTC shared resource laboratory, including lab automation.
• Handle sample preparation, quality control analysis and analytical processing to generate high‑quality data for further analysis and interpretation.
• Participate actively in experimental design and implementation.
• Optimize, implement and perform daily instrumentation tasks:
  • Operate sequencers (Illumina MiSeq, NextSeq, HiSeq, NovaSeq), PacBio and Oxford Nanopore Technologies—troubleshooting, maintenance, data management and interfacing with HPC.
  • Operate Nanostring and ddPCR instruments and manage data.
  • Develop full workflows for DNA, RNA and custom target library preparation and laboratory QC.
  • Perform qPCR analysis for library preps for all NGS workflows.
  • Develop and optimize high‑throughput library preparation using lab automation.
• Analyze nucleic acid quality and quantity for downstream NGS applications using Agilent Bioanalyzer, Tapestation and Picogreen quantitation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new or modified procedures, including ordering and record‑keeping for billing purposes.
• Maintain, update and share technological knowledge.
• Contribute to scientific papers and present data when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication and Relationships with Others

• Excel in cooperation, collaboration and communication with all NYULH employees.
• Communicate directly with PIs and other scientists and coordinate service scheduling.
• Respond appropriately and provide requested information in a timely manner.
• Communicate ideas, problems, suggestions and messages effectively.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all research information.

Judgement / Decision‑Making

• Recognize problems as they occur and apply appropriate policy/procedure to determine and recommend solutions; troubleshoot as needed.
• Seek guidance when necessary, ask appropriate questions, and utilize reference sources to ensure accuracy.
• Advise appropriate personnel of situations or problems requiring intervention or follow‑up attention.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS degree in a related discipline and 0–1 year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post‑doctoral training with a record of publications.
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels.

NYU School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.