Research Technician I: Lab Research & Imaging Specialist

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support diverse research activities in a biomedical lab in New York City. The role involves assisting with assays, imaging experiments, and animal and human subject related work as needed.

Responsibilities include documenting procedures, managing samples, and supporting faculty and staff with training and data analysis, while ensuring safe lab practices and proper handling of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Some bench lab related experience.
• Minimum two-year commitment due to substantial training effort.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs and calculations.
• May be responsible for tissue & cell culture activities.
• May perform routine molecular biology procedures such as PCR, protein/DNA electrophoresis, cloning and DNA prep.
• May run routine biochemistry assays including western blotting and RT-PCR.
• May perform microscopic imaging analyses.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and reagents and may order supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support diverse research activities in a biomedical lab in New York City. The role involves assisting with assays, imaging experiments, and animal and human subject related work as needed.

Responsibilities include documenting procedures, managing samples, and supporting faculty and staff with training and data analysis, while ensuring safe lab practices and proper handling of hazardous materials.