Research Technician - Theresa Wampler-Muskardin Lab

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,037 - 47,210; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in New York is seeking a Research Technician to support studies on autoimmune diseases. This full-time role involves laboratory research, including in vitro studies and training of junior staff. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possesses excellent communication skills. This position offers a good compensation range based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Support research on autoimmune diseases through hands-on laboratory work.
• Interaction with clinical coordinators for sample collection and processing.
• Supervise and train junior team members on lab protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard operating protocols in the lab.
• Design and execute translational studies in autoimmune disease.
• Conduct in vitro studies and assist in animal experiments.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer service orientation

Proficient use of computers and software

Experience in human cell culture and cell purifications

Experience in murine handling and experiments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in biology, chemistry, or related biomedical area

Job description

Overview

Research Technician - Theresa Wampler-Muskardin Lab at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Regular Full time • Day (United States of America). The base pay scale for this position is $22.53 - $34.27. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

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. 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.

What You Will Be Doing

Job Description: Research Technician - Theresa Wampler-Muskardin Lab

Department/Service: Research Institute, Rheumatology

Job Start Date: ASAP

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, including growing human cell lines and primary cells, with subsequent analysis of gene and protein expression. Studies may also include genotyping, flow cytometry, and in vivo mouse experiments.
• Animal studies will incorporate use of mouse models of autoimmunity. Technician will assist in surgical procedures, provide 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.

Education

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

Skills Required

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

Skills Preferred

• Knowledge of Orthopedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care