"Technician B - Cardiology"

Position Summary

The Technician B will provide bench and data analysis support for cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, and functional genomic assays, and assist the lab team with experiments and general research activities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct experiments or activities according to established protocols and record data. Assure compliance with study protocols and regulations concerning environmental, health, and human subject confidentiality.
• Set up equipment for experiments, calibrations, or radiation surveys.
• Carry out fully planned experiments.
• Assist in collection of samples and keeping records of the results of experiments.
• Perform routine cellular and molecular assays (e.g., transformation, miniprep, maxiprep, RNA, DNA and protein preparation, cDNA synthesis, qRT-PCR, transfection, packaging of viral vectors, ELISA, Western Blotting, etc.)
• Maintain primary mouse and human cell culture and human induced pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation.
• Utilize microscopic techniques and FACS for characterization/functional assays of cell lines and primary cells.
• Perform histological sectioning, staining, imaging, and quantitative data analysis.
• Assist with other lab team efforts, including breeding, genotyping, and preparation of animal models for experiments and surgeries.
• Assist with sample preparation of RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq, CRIPSR screening, high content imaging, and other functional genomic data.
• Interpret and present data, and participate in manuscript preparation.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science or equivalent in education, training and/or experience.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, as well as independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a research laboratory.
• Familiarity with cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, and functional genomic techniques, and animal models.
• Capable of developing skills in experimental design, data analysis, visualization, and interpretation.

Other Requirements

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made.
• Participation in the medical surveillance program: Work with laboratory animals, Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure.
• Must complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

Salary

Salary Range: $54,462.05 - $54,462.05 Annual

Location

New York, New York