Senior Research Specialist - Center for Discovery & Innovation

Hackensack Meridian Health; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Senior Research Specialist for the Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI). The role supports daily lab operations and conducts experiments under supervision, ensuring meticulous data records and clear reporting to the team.

Preferred candidates include recent Ph.D. or Master's degree holders, with experience in BSL2/BSL3 settings, and familiarity with small animal handling. Availability to adjust schedule as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a lab-related field required.
• 4+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong record keeping to ensure data integrity.
• Able to work independently and with a strong work ethic.
• Proficient in MS Office or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily laboratory functions and workflows.
• Conduct experiments under supervision.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and data logs.
• Communicate results effectively with team.

Education

Bachelor's diploma/degree in lab specific field

Recent Ph.D. (within 2 years) or Master's degree

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Meticulous record keeping

Ability to work independently

Lab specific technical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (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.

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.