Laboratory Technician (Onsite)

SUNY Opt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The State University of New York College of Optometry in New York is seeking a full-time laboratory technician for its Biological Research Facility to support studies on eye development and ocular disease. The successful candidate will work with investigators to develop experimental models, collect and analyze data, and help maintain day-to-day lab operations.

A Bachelor's degree in science and strong organization and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently after training and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and data management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental models and participate in eye development and ocular disease studies.
• Collect and analyze experimental data and report findings.
• Oversee general laboratory organization and day-to-day maintenance.

Skills

Vision research

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Data management

Wet lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

The State University of New York College of Optometry has an immediate opening for a full-time laboratory technician in the Biological Research Facility. We seek an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced laboratory technician to participate in studies of eye development and ocular disease and assist in the day to day operations of a NIH funded laboratory. The ideal candidate will work directly with investigators on the development of experimental models, data collection and analysis, and oversee general laboratory organization and maintenance.

About us: we are a small research group with NIH , intramural and extramural industry funding to study the visual control of eye growth and the development of myopia. In particular, we are interested in understanding why eyes become myopic (nearsighted) and developing approaches to control it.

Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in science or previous experience as a laboratory technician. General interest in working in a vision research laboratory, ability to work independently after training, as well as exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.

Strong organizational skills, ability to work closely with other lab members, reliability, and a willingness to learn are essential. Experience in cellular and molecular techniques, neuroscience or vision science, computers and electronics, data management, and wet lab techniques is desirable. This position is funded through the Research Foundation of the State University of New York. The Annual Salary range is $50 to 65K, and there is also a generous benefit package.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affiantative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.