"Research Technician"

Research Technician

Research Technician (Technician III)

The Roeder Lab, Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology

Responsibilities

The Research Technician will work together with a postdoctoral associate to contribute to three major components of the project: 1) live imaging and spatial transcriptomics; 2) perturbation and morphogenesis analysis; and 3) advanced microscopy.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Plant care and maintenance
• Genotyping and routine molecular biology tasks
• Media preparation and general laboratory support
• Assisting with figure preparation, manuscript writing, and presentations
• Participating in collaborative team meetings and URoL:EN project events

What We Need

Please submit a cover letter and resume telling us about your interest, experience, and qualifications for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

When reviewing your materials and evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:

• Associate's degree and 2 years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Previous laboratory research experience (academic or industry)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-based research environment
• Willingness to work full-time on site and perform hands-on experimental work
• Demonstrated high standards of conduct, including honesty and trustworthiness
• Clear and consistent communications, orally and in writing
• Demonstrated use of sound judgment in problem solving
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members

Additionally, the following would be helpful to have, but not required:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, plant biology, molecular biology, genetics, bioengineering, or a related field
• Ability to be self-directed, take appropriate action and be efficient and resourceful in fulfilling responsibilities
• Motivated to continuously learn and improve
• Experience with plant biology, developmental biology, or morphogenesis research
• Experience with live imaging, confocal or multiphoton microscopy
• Familiarity with image analysis and quantitative morphometrics; experience with MorphoGraphX or similar software is a plus
• Experience with RNA-based assays, spatial transcriptomics, cryosectioning, or histology
• Basic computational or data analysis skills (e.g., R, Python, ImageJ/Fiji, MATLAB)
• Experience with plant care, genotyping, and routine molecular biology techniques
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to contribute to figures, manuscripts, and presentations
• Interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects

University Job Title:

Technician III

Job Family: Technical

Level: C

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Range: $24.31 - $26.87

Remote Option Availability: Onsite

Company: Endowed

Contact Name: Bill Loftus

Contact Email: wsl2@cornell.edu