Research Specialist - Center for Discovery & Innovation

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center; Nutley (NJ); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 35 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Resumo da oferta

Hackensack Meridian Health’s Center for Discovery and Innovation seeks a Research Specialist to assist with experimental work, data analysis, and equipment maintenance in a dynamic cancer and biomedical research environment.

The role supports the lab’s daily operations, documentation, and collaboration across teams, with opportunities to learn and implement advanced laboratory techniques in a modern facility.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Ability to work independently with strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Flexible schedule; occasional weekend or late experiments.
• Lab specific technical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsabilidades

• Perform general lab functions including equipment maintenance and restocking.
• Design and perform experiments and data analysis.
• Keep accurate records of all research.
• Collect data and interpret results.
• Create reports from initial observations and conclusions.
• Establish experimental protocols and documentation.
• Manage day-to-day lab operations.
• Recommend changes to lab practices and procedures.
• Use necessary equipment to conduct studies.
• Maintain lab space and cleanliness.
• Share latest lab techniques with colleagues.
• Escalate issues to PI or Lab Manager.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Independent work

Team collaboration

Lab techniques

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Office/Google Suite proficiency

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training

B.Sc. or Master’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

The Research Specialist, CDI will be responsible for assisting with experimental research, equipment maintenance, restocking of consumables and supplies, performing technical research skills, data analyses, communicating experimental results and other research related duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs general laboratory functions including but not limited to equipment maintenance and restocking.
• Assists in designing and performing 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 with laboratory members the latest advances in laboratory techniques being used.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training.
• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience.
• Ability to work independently and have a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Flexible in work schedule. Must be available to occasionally come to the laboratory on a weekend day or stay late for a given experiment.
• Lab specific technical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• B.Sc. or Master's degree.
• Experience working in a BSL2/BSL3 lab facility.
• Experience with small animal handling.
• Other lab specific.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $21.73 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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