Research Technician

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,166 - 48,918; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in New York is seeking a Research Technician to assist in translational studies in autoimmune diseases. The role includes maintaining standard protocols, performing in vitro studies, and assisting in surgical procedures. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and preferred experience in human cell culture and murine experiments. An innovative and inclusive environment awaits those who share a commitment to excellence in care and research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the position.
• Experience in human cell culture and purifications preferred.
• Strong verbal and written skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard operating protocols and assist with IACUC applications.
• Perform in vitro studies, including gene and protein expression analysis.
• Assist in surgical procedures, providing animal care, and tissue harvesting.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer service orientation

Proficient use of computers and software

Experience in human cell culture

Experience in murine handling and experiments

Education

Bachelors

Job description

**How you move is why we’re here. Now more than ever.**Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.**Emp Status**Regular Full time**Work Shift****Compensation Range**The base pay scale for this position is $23.35 - $35.51. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.# **What you will be doing****JOB DESCRIPTION****Job Description:** Research Technician**Department/Service**: Research Institute, Rheumatology **Job Start Date**: 2/1/2025 **Specific Duties:** **Administration: (10%):** * Maintain standard operating protocols, list of reagents, study initiatives, assist with IACUC applications* Supervises and trains undergraduate students, medical students and residents in standard operating protocols* Provides weekly update at laboratory meetings **Autoimmunity Research (90%):*** Works closely with Principal Investigator in the design and execution of translational studies in autoimmune disease.* Performs in vitro studies, which will include growing human cell lines and primary cells, with subsequent analysis of gene and protein expression. Studies may also include genotyping and flow cytometry, and in vivo mouse experiments.* Animal studies will incorporate use of mouse models of autoimmunity. Technician will be responsible for assisting in surgical procedures, providing animal care, and tissue harvesting techniques and post euthanasia processing.* Clinical studies will involve interaction with the clinical coordinators for collection of patient samples, and processing the samples.* The technician will interact with the research clinical coordinator and research assistants to cross-reference laboratory studies with clinical variables and outcomes. **Education**:* The technician will interact with the research clinical coordinator and research assistants to cross-reference laboratory studies with clinical variables and outcomes. **Skills required**:* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Strong customer service orientation.* Proficient use of computers and software.* Experience in human cell culture and cell purifications preferred.* Experience in murine handling and experiments preferred. **PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS** Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of light to moderate weight **ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS** Indoor area with laboratory benches and equipment, chairs and computers **HAZARDS OSHA** Category 1 Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials. **POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES*** Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Ensures compliance Ensures compliance of managed care companies with negotiated contracts.* Maintains Documentation & Manages laboratory Information - Maintains laboratory notebook and tracking logs* Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance Maintains satisfactory attendance record.* Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Maintains punctuality* Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Adjusts to change Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.**EDUCATION REQUIRED** Bachelors **SKILLS PREFERRED** Knowledge of statistics and Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.**Non-Discrimination Policy** Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.Our patients say it best: We receive consistently high ratings from our patients for the quality of our doctors and our hospital. More than 3,000 have shared their experience in their own words.### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.