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Laboratory Specialist

Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla
Requisition ID
2024-10853
Position Type
Per Diem
Schedule Shift
1
Hours Per Week
17.5
Travel
10%
Category
Research
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Overview

A per diem lab specialist position in Dr. Dazhong Xu’s laboratory in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology is available. The incumbent will participate in lung cancer research using molecular and cellular approaches, and mouse models.  We are looking for a self-motivated and driven individual with significant experience in molecular and cellular techniques to join our lab. This individual should be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be willing to work with mice.

Responsibilities

  • Performing molecular, cellular, and animal experiments
  • Contributing to experimental design, data interpretation, and data analysis
  • Supervising students and interns

Qualifications

Education requirement: Minimum a master’s degree in a biomedical discipline

 

Technical/computer skills:

 

Proficient with basic molecular and cellular techniques: cell culture, Western blot, PCR, molecular cloning, immunostaining, etc.

 

Familiar with the MS office suite and basic statistical concepts and programs

 

Prior experience:

 

Minimum two years of relevant full-time research experience.

 

Other skills/requirements:

 

Problem solving and independent learning abilities

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Willing to work with mice

Environmental demands:

 

BSL2 level research lab

biosafety cabinet

fume hood

Minimum Salary

USD $27,300.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $27,300.00/Yr.

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New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Legal plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (October - March)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


    *Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

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