Research Technician

Albany Med; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System seeks a skilled research technician to support molecular and cellular physiology studies in the United States. You will perform a range of laboratory tests and procedures, prepare media and reagents, and document results under supervision.

The role involves reviewing methods, operating instruments, maintaining equipment, and assisting in planning experiments with the principal investigator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related scientific field.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical duties involved in conducting biochemical, molecular biological, behavioral and immunological research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Albany Med Health System research operations.
• Performs routine procedures and experiments to address research question under the guidance of senior research technician, research laboratory manager and/or principal investigator.
• Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions
• Compile and document experimental results.
• Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and plans for research experiments, make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular experiment as required
• Review laboratory methods, manual and/or scientific literature for information that allows one to perform and troubleshoot a research technique or experiment
• Set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.
• Clean and properly maintain laboratory equipment.
• Offer suggestions for purchase of necessary equipment when appropriate.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of appropriate material, supplies and equipment required for laboratory operations.
• Perform lab animal experiments.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related scientific field

Job description

Department/Unit: Molecular & Cellular Physiology Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $46,215.00 - $60,080.00

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical duties involved in conducting biochemical, molecular biological, behavioral and immunological research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Albany Medical College research operations.
• Performs routine procedures and experiments to address research question under the guidance of senior research technician, research laboratory manager and/or principal investigator.
• Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions
• Compile and document experimental results.
• Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and plans for research experiments, make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular experiment as required
• Review laboratory methods, manual and/or scientific literature for information that allows one to perform and troubleshoot a research technique or experiment
• Set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.
• Clean and properly maintain laboratory equipment.
• Offer suggestions for purchase of necessary equipment when appropriate.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of appropriate material, supplies and equipment required for laboratory operations.
• Perform lab animal experiments.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.

Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration.

We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related scientific field is required.