Assistant Research Technician

Cencora | Pharma solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading institution in medical research as an Assistant Research Technician. Your role will involve vital laboratory tasks including transgenic mouse operations and implementing molecular biology techniques. This entry-level position is a great opportunity to contribute to scientific advancements while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package

Generous time-off program

Access to financial security benefits

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a Bachelor in Life Sciences.
• 2+ years in transgenic mouse facilities preferred.
• Experience in DNA purification, PCR, and molecular cloning advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform transgenic mouse sperm and embryo cryopreservation.
• Manage mouse colonies and perform genomic DNA extraction.
• Support with assisted reproductive technology services.

Skills

Molecular biology procedures

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

1144566_RR00105940 Job ID: 1144566_RR00105940

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Research Technician. The successful candidate will perform transgenic mouse sperm and embryo cryopreservation, be responsible for the long-term maintenance of storage tanks, manage mouse colonies, including tails and ear sample preparation, perform genomic DNA extraction from mouse samples, and perform karyotyping. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of reagents, shipping-related duties and performing a variety of complex laboratory tasks of a routine nature as well as methods development and standardized procedures to provide high quality support for the research community.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing support with assisted reproductive technology services
• Performing In vitro fertilization of mouse eggs with transgenic mouse frozen sperm
• Performing cryopreservation of transgenic mouse sperm and embryos
• Performing surgical transfer of embryos to surrogate female mice
• Occasional weekend work for superovulation treatment
• Performing molecular biology methods such as DNA purification and PCR
• Animal colony management
• Performing tissue collection and tagging for identification of mice
• Weaning and distribution of mice to on-campus and off-campus clients
• Superovulation for production of embryos for genetic manipulation
• Providing customer service
• Coordination of frozen samples shipping
• Maintaining databases of transgenic mice sperm and embryos cryopreservation
• Monitoring and recording daily animal health and welfare
• Maintenance and upkeep of all instruments and laboratory facilities, core laboratory procedures and practices, including quality control and compliance
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Life Sciences or related field. This is an entry-level position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of transgenic mouse facilities experience
• Demonstrated experience in molecular biology procedures such as DNA purification, PCR, molecular cloning, and genotyping
• Experience in research animal management, sampling, husbandry, and breeding
• Efficient record keeping ability
• Advanced communication skills with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
  

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View NYU Grossman School of Medicine's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $43,800.00 - $47,700.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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