Independent Lab Research Specialist

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health's Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) seeks a Senior Research Specialist to support daily lab functions and conduct experiments. The role involves independent work, meticulous record keeping, and collaboration across departments to advance cancer and biomedical research.

An advanced degree is preferred with strong communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends as needed. Competitive benefits accompany full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in lab field or related area.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience.
• Meticulous record keeping to ensure data integrity.
• Ability to work independently and strong work ethic.
• Lab-specific technical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments within assigned projects and review progress.
• Evaluate results and develop conclusions.
• Ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and timeliness of projects.
• Formulate research methods and propose improvements.
• Identify problems and recommend long-term solutions.
• Collect, screen, and verify data; analyze results.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Strong written/verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Lab techniques

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a lab field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health's Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) seeks a Senior Research Specialist to support daily lab functions and conduct experiments. The role involves independent work, meticulous record keeping, and collaboration across departments to advance cancer and biomedical research.

An advanced degree is preferred with strong communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends as needed. Competitive benefits accompany full-time employment.