Biomedical Lab Technician III — Translational Research

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering seeks a full-time Technician III to support translational research in inflammatory bowel disease. The role involves molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and cell-based assays, with opportunities to publish and contribute to biomedical technology commercialization.

Work under supervision in a dynamic lab, engaging with students, postdocs, and collaborators. On-site in Ithaca, NY with occasional extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Hands-on molecular biology techniques, such as cloning, PCR, and standard nucleic-acid and protein methods.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, manual dexterity, timely data generation, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability and desire to acquire new technical skills in the wet lab.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues and collaborators.
• Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Motivated, hard-working, and organized.
• Ability to cultivate inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop new technical approaches for a translational program.
• Work includes molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and cell-based assays.
• Participate in independent research projects and assist with lab upkeep.
• Publish results and contribute to commercialization of biomedical technologies.
• Attend group meetings and collaborate with students and postdocs.
• Opportunity for optional in vivo studies.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Molecular cloning

PCR

Mammalian cell culture

Cell-based assays

Data analysis

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Collaborative teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (bonus)

Tools

Recombinant protein expression systems

aseptic technique equipment

Job description

Cornell University’s Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering seeks a full-time Technician III to support translational research in inflammatory bowel disease. The role involves molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and cell-based assays, with opportunities to publish and contribute to biomedical technology commercialization.

Work under supervision in a dynamic lab, engaging with students, postdocs, and collaborators. On-site in Ithaca, NY with occasional extended hours as needed.