Research Technician A

Albert Einstein College of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Burk Laboratory at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is seeking a Research Technician A to assist with molecular genetic characterization of HPV genomes. This role involves performing technical procedures in a research setting, under occasional supervision, to support essential laboratory tasks.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma and one year technical school or Associate's degree.
• Knowledgeable in basic computer software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures in the laboratory.
• Receive and process DNA samples.
• Enter data and assist with related laboratory duties.

Skills

Basic computer software knowledge

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

About Us

The Burk Laboratory of the Pediatrics Department is one of the foremost HPV labs in the world. The main focus of the Burk laboratory is to understanding how evolution of human papillomaviruses (HPV) has resulted in the emergence of HPV types that are highly pathogenic and cause multiple cancers in humans (e.g., cervix, head & neck, skin). The studies of theHPV genome aretranslational in nature (i.e., contribute to knowledge about how to use HPV testing to prevent cervix cancer).

The Burk Laboratory is seeking a Research Technician A to assist with aresearch project that involves the molecular genetic characterization of HPV genomes from clinical samples. The studies are involved in characterizing the presence, specific type and methylation state (i.e., CpG methylation) of the viral genome and cervix pre-cancer and cancer.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The person will:

• Perform a few, relatively simple, technical procedures;

• Rarely analyze data.
• Receive samples
• Process DNA
• Enter data
• Other relatedresearch laboratory duties as needed
• require intermittent guidance
• Rarely be responsible for ordering supplies and equipment for the laboratory

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required to have High School diploma and one year technical school, or Associate's degree or equivalent skills and experience
• Knowledgable in basic computer software such as word, excel and powerpoint preferred

Hiring Rate

$23.44

Post Probationary Rate

$23.98

Job Rate

$24.72

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Maximum Salary Range