Senior Research Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Nutley (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health's Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) seeks a Senior Research Specialist to assist in daily laboratory operations and to conduct experiments under supervision. The role emphasizes rigorous data handling and coordination with scientists to advance translational research for cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and broader health challenges.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s in a lab-related field with at least four years of experience, possess

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in lab field or related area requested.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience.
• Meticulous data recording to ensure data integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office/Google Suite.
• Flexible schedule; occasional weekend/evening work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily function of the laboratory and conduct experiments.
• Maintain meticulous data records to ensure integrity of the data.
• Support lab operations and scheduling; may include weekend hours as needed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong work ethic

Independent work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab field or related area

Recent Ph.D. or Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Job description

TheCenter for Discovery and Innovation- CDIwas established byHackensack MeridianHealth(HMH)as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

The Senior Research Specialist, CDI will function under the supervision of a Mgr, Associate Member of the Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI). This role will be responsible for assisting in the daily function of the laboratory and in conducting experiments.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's diploma/degree in lab specific field or other relevant area of study.
• Minimum of 4 or more years of experience.
• Meticulous record keeping to ensure integrity of the data.
• Must be able to work independently and have a strong work ethic.
• Lab specific technical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Must be flexible in work schedule. Must be available to occasionally come to the laboratory on a weekend day for a few hours or stay late in evenings for a given experiment.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Recent Ph.D. (within 2 years) or Master's degree.
• Experience working in a BSL2/BSL3 lab facility.
• Experience with small animal handling.
• Previous experience in lab specific field.
• Other lab specific.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Lab specific.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Lab specific.