Research Technician

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution dedicated to transforming patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment focused on innovative biomedical solutions. As part of a collaborative team, you'll engage in exciting projects that contribute to groundbreaking research in orthopedics and rheumatology. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive culture, you'll thrive in a workplace that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. If you're passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in microbiology or cell biology lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of laboratory work and experiments.
• Assist in managing inventory and training junior staff.
• Collaborate with lab personnel on science-based projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in biology, chemistry, or relevant biomedical area

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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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: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range: The base pay scale for this position is $22.53 - $34.27. 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

Department/Service: Research Institute/Salmon Lab

Job Start Date: mid-March 2025

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Technical expertise and mouse handling, and ability to work independently.
• Capable of meeting time demands necessary to execute experiments.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work, experiments, and database.
• Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment.
• Assist in the management and operations such as managing inventory, streamlining experimental protocols, and training and supervision of junior level research technicians, summer students and research interns/trainees.
• Collaborate with and provide support to other lab personnel including entry level research technicians, graduate students, and postdocs to complete science-based projects.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Completion of all trainings related to work in a timely manner, including C14, animal usage, handling hazardous material, laboratory safety.
• Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the level expected for senior research technician.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, biology, chemistry, or other relevant biomedical area.

Experience:

• Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in a microbiology or cell biology laboratory.
• Expert level experience with research methodology, statistics, manuscript preparation.
• Prior work with mouse models, including mouse breeding, handling and maintenance.
• Multicolor flow cytometry and sorting.
• Analysis using ELISAs, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry.

Skills required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Expert knowledge and use of computers, software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Skills preferred:

• Knowledge of 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.