Research Specialist, CDI: Translational Discovery Lab

Hackensack Meridian Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Research Specialist for the CDI to support experimental research and lab operations in a fast-paced academic setting. The role includes maintaining equipment, restocking supplies, and performing data analyses to translate discoveries into potential clinical applications.

The candidate will document results, assist in experimental design, and communicate findings to the team, while upholding biosafety and quality standards in a modern research facility in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs general lab functions including equipment maintenance and restocking.
• Assists in designing experiments and data analysis.
• Maintains accurate notes and records of all research performed.
• Performs data collection and interpretation of results.
• Creates reports from analysis of initial observations and conclusions.
• Establishes experimental protocols, design and documentation.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the lab.
• Recommends changes to the lab practices and procedures.
• Uses necessary equipment to perform studies.
• Maintains lab space.
• Learns about and shares latest advances in lab techniques.
• Communicates issues to the Principal Investigator, Laboratory Manager or Department Chair.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Research Specialist for the CDI to support experimental research and lab operations in a fast-paced academic setting. The role includes maintaining equipment, restocking supplies, and performing data analyses to translate discoveries into potential clinical applications.

The candidate will document results, assist in experimental design, and communicate findings to the team, while upholding biosafety and quality standards in a modern research facility in