Research Technician I - Dr. Niewold

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Technician to join their renowned Research Institute in Rheumatology. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking studies in autoimmune diseases, working closely with a Principal Investigator. As part of a supportive and innovative team, you will maintain standard operating protocols, supervise students, and perform both in vitro and in vivo studies. This position is ideal for those passionate about advancing their career in a top-ranked orthopedic hospital, known for its commitment to excellence and transformative research in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or relevant biomedical area required.
• Experience in human cell culture and murine handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protocols and supervise students in the lab.
• Assist in designing and executing studies in autoimmune disease.
• Perform in vitro and in vivo studies, including surgical procedures.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Computer Proficiency

Human Cell Culture

Murine Handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Area

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.

Research Technician

Research Institute, Rheumatology

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 validated 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.

Qualifications

Education:

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

Skills required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient use of computers and software.
• Experience in human cell culture and cell purifications preferred.
• Experience in murine handling and experiments preferred.

Other Requirements

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About the company

Founded in 1863 by James Knight, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States and is consistently ranked as the top orthopedic hospital in the United States.