Research Specialist - Translational Lab & Data Analysis

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) at Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Research Specialist to assist with experimental research and maintain equipment in a fast-paced lab focused on cancer, infectious diseases, and other conditions. This role supports data analyses, restocking supplies, and communicating results.

Requires a bachelor's degree and 1+ year experience, strong teamwork, and reliability; weekend and after-hours availability may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experimental research.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Restocking of consumables and supplies.
• Perform technical research skills.
• Data analyses.
• Communicating experimental results.
• Other research related duties.

Skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Lab techniques

Weekend availability

MS Office & Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) at Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Research Specialist to assist with experimental research and maintain equipment in a fast-paced lab focused on cancer, infectious diseases, and other conditions. This role supports data analyses, restocking supplies, and communicating results.

Requires a bachelor's degree and 1+ year experience, strong teamwork, and reliability; weekend and after-hours availability may be required.