Research Technician C

employee-einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

employee-einstein in New York is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to support research on urinary extracellular vesicles linked to kidney disease. You will process biospecimens, isolate EVs, perform characterization and RNA isolation, and assist with data handling and assay coordination.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related science and 2–4.5 years of lab experience, plus strong communication skills and ability to work with internal/external collaborators.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a related science or equivalent experience, with 2–4.5 years of related laboratory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with internal and external contacts and share information proactively.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively.
• Willingness to apply technology and innovation to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine processing of human biospecimens, maintains records for storage and inventory.
• Performs established procedures for urinary extracellular vesicle isolation and storage.
• Conducts routine EV characterization including particle quantification, imaging, and Western blot.
• Performs RNA isolation from EVs using standard procedures.
• Conducts flow cytometry experiments for EV characterization.
• Maintains laboratory inventory, assists with ordering, and ensures proper storage and disposal.
• Collects and organizes data using computerized software and assists with basic data analysis.
• Coordinates submission and tracking of samples for assays with core facilities or external labs.
• Assists with maintaining lab organization, equipment, and documentation for ongoing research.
• Follows lab protocols and safety procedures; performs technical procedures with guidance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related science, or equivalent experience

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine processing of human biospecimens for long-term storage and maintains accurate records of sample collection, processing, and inventory.
• Performs established procedures for urinary extracellular vesicle (EV) isolation (ultracentrifugation, sequential centrifugation, size exclusion chromatography), processing, and storage.
• Conducts routine EV characterization using established protocols, including particle quantification, imaging, and Western blot analysis.
• Performs RNA isolation from EV using standardized laboratory procedures.
• Conducts flow cytometry experiments for EV characterization following established and new protocols.
• Maintains laboratory inventory by monitoring routine supplies, assisting with ordering, and ensuring proper storage and disposal of laboratory materials in accordance with institutional policies.
• Collects, records, and organizes scientific data using computerized software and assists with basic data analysis as directed.
• Coordinates the submission and tracking of biological samples for assays performed by institutional core facilities or external laboratories.
• Assists with maintaining laboratory organization, equipment, and documentation to support ongoing research activities.
• Follows established laboratory protocols and safety procedures and performs technical procedures with occasional guidance.

• Frequently be responsible for ordering supplies
• Occasionally be responsible for requesting quotes and information for purchasing equipment for the laboratory
• Occasionally modify technical procedures
• Occasionally train or guide other lab members
• May occasionally operate, maintain and troubleshoot complex, high tech equipment
• May modify experimental protocols
• Occasionally analyze and interpret data
• May occasionally make written contributions to papers and grant proposals
• An understanding of moderately complex scientific literature and moderate understanding of research goals and rationale is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required to have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a related science or equivalent skills and related experience, and two to 4 1/2 years of related experience. Prior laboratory experience is preferred:

  • Speaks clearly and expresses self well in one-on-one conversations and groups
  • Develops effective written communications and uses them appropriately
  • Interacts and proactively shares information with internal and external contacts where appropriate
  • Develops effective relationships with peers, students, and employees
  • Assumes responsibility to ensure issues/concerns will be addressed and monitors them through conclusion
  • Identifies, defines and analyzes information and situations before recommending a course of action
  • Effectively manages own time and resources
  • Seeks to apply technology and innovation to improve efficiency and solve problems

Salary Verbiage

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rates for this are listed below. This rate is based on the 1199 bargaining unit contract.

Hiring Rate

$33.24

Post Probationary Rate

$33.77

Job Rate

$35.18

Hiring Rate based on 35 hours/week

36.51

Post Probationary Rate based on 35 hours/week

37.08

Job Rate based on 35 hours/week

38.63

Minimum Salary Range

USD $33.24/Hr.

Maximum Salary Range

USD $33.24/Hr.

ABOUT US

This is a full-time research laboratory technician position. The position is in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology. Under general supervision and with some latitude for exercising independent technical judgment, the lab technician is responsible for planning and carrying out research procedures related to urinary extracellular vesicles associated with kidney disease.