Research Technician II — Lab & Imaging Specialist

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Weill Cornell Medicine in New York seeks a Lab Research Assistant to support scientists with laboratory and investigative procedures. The role covers assays, imaging, and molecular biology techniques, with potential work involving animal models and/or human subjects.

Under supervision, you design and carry out experiments, analyze data, train staff, maintain records, and ensure safe laboratory practices. Bachelor's degree and ~2 years' experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Approximately 2 years of related lab experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsabilités

• Designs and carries out experiments; analyzes results and informs subsequent designs.
• Evaluates and develops new techniques to improve lab efficiency.
• Performs library research and assists in editing publications and posters.
• Provides working supervision to junior lab staff as needed.
• Assists in orientation and training of new investigators and staff.
• Responsible for tissue & cell culture activities.
• May run routine biochemistry assays including western blotting and RT-PCR.
• Audits and screens vendors/suppliers for product quality and technical support.
• Prepares detailed records, graphs, calculations, and statistical charts.
• May perform routine molecular biology procedures, such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning.
• May perform microscopic imaging analyses.
• Maintains a clean working area and washes/stores glassware.
• May be responsible for animal husbandry, genotyping, surgeries, behavioral testing, histology.
• Ensures safe laboratory practices and proper chemical/hazardous materials disposal.
• Maintains inventory and may order supplies; coordinates deliveries.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance/repairs and potential upgrades.
• May handle receipt, storage, cataloguing, and shipment of samples.

Connaissances

Flexible hours

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Description du poste

Weill Cornell Medicine in New York seeks a Lab Research Assistant to support scientists with laboratory and investigative procedures. The role covers assays, imaging, and molecular biology techniques, with potential work involving animal models and/or human subjects.

Under supervision, you design and carry out experiments, analyze data, train staff, maintain records, and ensure safe laboratory practices. Bachelor's degree and ~2 years' experience required.