Junior Laboratory Associate

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Anthropology Department in New York, NY is seeking a Junior Laboratory Associate for a six-month fixed-term, onsite position. The successful applicant will perform fecal extractions and enzyme-immuno assays to measure physiological and immunological analytes from fecal and urine samples.

They will help curate biobanked materials from primate species and may assist with shipping and receiving of samples.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal biology, biological anthropology, or related field.
• Experience with lab work and research.
• Experience coordinating and managing projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fecal extractions and enzyme-immuno assays for physiological and immunological analytes.
• Help curate biobanked materials from primate species.
• Assist with shipping and receiving of samples.

Skills

Lab work experience

Project coordination

Sample handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal biology, biological anthropology, or related field

Tools

ELISA

Biobanking techniques

Job description

New York University: NYU - NY: Arts and Science (A&S): Anthropology Department

Location

New York, NY

Description

Junior Laboatory Associate (6 months fixed-term)

A Junior Laboratory Associate is being sought for the lab of Prof. James Higham. The successful applicant will be responsible for undertaking fecal extractions and running enzyme-immuno assays for the measurement of physiological and immunological analytes from fecal and urine samples. They will also help with the curation of biobanked materials from different primate species. They may also help with the shipping and receiving of samples. The position is available immediately, for 6 months.

This position is based in New York and the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite as of their effective start date.

We welcome applications from international candidates; however, please note that NYU is not an E-Verify employer and therefore unable to support STEM OPT extensions.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $56,000-60,000 per year. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal biology, biological anthropology, or a related field. Evidence of experience of labwork and research, as well as coordination and management of projects is preferred.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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