Research Technician

New York Institute of Technology; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Institute of Technology’s College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a Research Technician at the Jonesboro, AR campus. The ideal candidate will have experience with fundamental cellular and molecular biology techniques and familiarity with research animals.

Responsibilities include small animal handling, data collection and maintenance of records, laboratory organization, and assisting ongoing projects. A strong interest in independent research and clear communication is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with basic cellular and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience working with research animals and cell culture recommended.
• Familiarity with molecular biology methods such as PCR and electrophoresis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Small animal handling and in vivo studies.
• Laboratory organization and purchasing.
• Experiments related to cellular and molecular biology.
• Data collection, analysis, and maintenance of records.
• General laboratory maintenance.
• Research project assistance.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

In vivo study experience

Data collection

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Biochemistry, or related fields

Tools

PCR

Electrophoresis

Cell culture

Animal handling

Job description

Research Technician

Job ID: 2026-4745

Division: College of Osteopathic Medicine

Position Type: Staff

Type: Regular Full-Time

Category: Research

Job Location(s): US-AR-Jonesboro

Overview

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university's community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

The New York Institute of Technology's College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a Research Technician located at the Jonesboro, Arkansas campus. The ideal Research Technician candidate would have experience with fundamental cellular and molecular biology techniques, as well as experience working with research animals.

Responsibilities

• Small animal handling and in vivo studies.


• Laboratory organization and purchasing.


• Experiments related to cellular and molecular biology.


• Data collection, analysis, and maintenance of records.


• General laboratory maintenance.


• Research project assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma


• A bachelor's degree (e.g., B.S., B.A.) in Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Biochemistry, or related fields. Experience related to handling laboratory equipment is preferred.


• Experience related to handling laboratory equipment.


• Experience with molecular biological techniques such as Electrophoresis, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), etc., is preferred


• Experience working with basic science laboratory equipment and with laboratory research animals and cell culture is preferred.


• Strong work ethic and an interest in developing independent research projects are preferred.


• Must have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Other Information

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.