Research Technician *flow cytometry experience required*
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- 1115902_RR00080409
- Research, Medicine-Rheum Division (S595), NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Full-Time/Regular
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine (SOM)
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- Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Technician.
The Research Technician performs technical laboratory duties and/or basic data analysis in support of a research project. The laboratory analyses at this level may involve sophisticated techniques that are generally learned on the job. This position may also analyze data and produce graphs and charts for publication. This position works on a grant or research project and performs specific analytical laboratory procedures, usually limited in number and repetitive. Work at this level is non-exempt and represents a basic level of scientific contribution involving some theoretical knowledge. In this role, the successful candidate will participate in multi-disciplinary, lab-based and translational projects that develop cell-based immunotherapy approaches for autoimmune diseases, and investigate human autoimmune diseases, including autoimmune uveitis, Behcets disease, and others. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing laboratory experiments, collaborating with lab members on different projects, contributing the organization of the lab and providing support for various aspects of experimental research.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Lab Duties – advanced lab duties, under general supervision as well as more advanced duties under direct supervision. Assists senior and supervisory technicians in all advanced procedures. In addition to those duties expected of an Associate Research Technician, Research Technicians may be expected to coordinate the repair and preventive maintenance of lab equipment. Additionally, is expected to assist in experiments using established protocols and procedures, and records results of experiments.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Advises appropriate personnel of situations/problems requiring intervention or follow-up attention.
- Utilizes reference sources/materials to endure accuracy in performing job tasks.
- Seeks guidance as necessary for the performance of duties and asks appropriate questions when in doubt.
- Recognizes problems as they occur and through the application of appropriate policy/ procedure, determines and/or recommends the appropriate solution.
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all research information.
- Communicates ideas, problems, suggestions, and messages in a timely and effective manner.
- Listens carefully to others in order to respond appropriately, answer questions or obtain needed information.
- Cooperates, communicates and relates well to all members of medical center community.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations service standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
- Judgment/Decision-Making – Is able to recognize problems as they occur; and through the application of appropriate policy/ procedure, determine and/or recommends the appropriate solution. Seeks guidance as necessary for the performance of duties asks appropriate questions when in doubt and utilizes reference sources/materials to endure accuracy. Advises appropriate personnel of situations/problems requiring intervention or follow-up attention.
- Communication/Relationship with Others – Cooperates, communicates and relates well to all levels of Medical Center. Listens carefully to others in order to respond appropriately, answer questions or obtain needed information. Communicates ideas, problems, suggestions, and messages in a timely and effective manner. Maintains the confidentiality of all research information.
- Assist in Developing Procedures – Assists in implementing new procedures and protocols to support experiments. Participates actively in developing, recommending and implementing new approved procedures, or modifications to existing protocols and procedures. Maintains and updates technical knowledge.
Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
Performs basic lab duties under general supervision as well as more advanced duties under direct supervision.
Performs routine technical tasks and assists in the general maintenance of the lab.
General techniques in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell culture. Participates in standard lab experiments.
Coordinates the repair and preventative maintenance of lab equipment.
Coordinates and conducts the transfer of human samples between the PIs clinical site(s), scientific and commercial collaborators sites and the PIs lab space.
Assists in experiments using established protocols and procedures, and assists in implementing new procedures and protocols to support experiments.
Participates actively in developing, recommending and implementing new approved procedures, or modifications to existing protocols and procedures. Maintains and updates technical knowledge.
Assists with the ordering and tracking of laboratory supplies. Performs routine technical tasks, and assists in the general maintenance of the lab, such as preparation of stock reagents and maintenance of lab supply inventory.
Keeps meticulous records of the conduct and outcome of laboratory analyses. May enter data into a database. Monitors the work of student assistants.
Demonstrates interest, willingness and persistence to acquire/ perfect expertise in (but not limited to) the following techniques to excellent performance levels without the need for direct supervision:
o Flow cytometry/ cell sorting
o Magnetic cell sorting and other cell isolation/ purification techniques
o Cryopreservation of cells
o Cell culture
o Generation of T cell lines and clones
o Experimentation with human monocyte-derived dendritic cells
o Handling of peptides, overlapping peptide libraries and protein antigens
o Animal handling, care and breeding
o Animal immunization
o Adoptive cell transfer experiments, including from human to mice
o Fundoscopy in mice
o Other basic immunologic techniques such as ELISA, ELISPOT, CBA
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Life Sciences or a related field with one year of experience. Advanced (beyond basic lab training will be accepted in lieu of experience as assessed by the hiring Principal Investigator). Effective oral and written communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in flow cytometry.
Experience with cell culture.
Experience with animal care and handling, including breeding and human cell engraftment into immunocompromised animals.
Experience with autoimmune uveitis animal models, including fundoscopy in mice.
Statistical programming in R.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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