Research Technician

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Technician.

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to join our well-established and internationally recognized laboratory, which has been a leader in hematology and leukemia research for more than 25 years. Working closely with the Principal Investigator and junior faculty, the successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research focused on the biology and treatment of blood cancers.
The Research Technician will perform a variety of experimental procedures, including molecular and cellular biology techniques, animal studies, and general laboratory operations, while supporting ongoing research projects. This position offers exceptional opportunities to develop advanced technical expertise, contribute to high-impact scientific publications and presentations, and work in a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment with strong mentorship.
This role is particularly well suited for recent graduates seeking 2 years of hands-on research experience before pursuing MD, PhD, or other advanced graduate training in the biomedical sciences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory experiments using established protocols and procedures, accurately record and analyze experimental data, and maintain detailed research records.
• Support a broad range of research activities, including bench-based experiments, mammalian cell culture, and animal studies. Conduct laboratory duties independently under general supervision and assist investigators, scientists, and senior laboratory personnel with advanced experimental procedures.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and help resolve technical issues that arise during experiments. Ensure the timely, accurate, and reproducible completion of assigned research projects.
• Participate in the development, optimization, validation, and implementation of new laboratory procedures and modifications to existing protocols. Provide technical guidance and training to students and laboratory personnel on laboratory techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Contribute to scientific reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other research-related publications as appropriate.
• Maintain laboratory organization, including receiving and managing supplies, monitoring inventory, organizing storage areas, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Assist with laboratory quality control, regulatory compliance, biosafety, and animal protocol requirements.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all research information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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:
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, including maintenance of established celllines, in vitro drug treatment studies, and standard molecular biology techniques.
Experience with flow cytometry, including FACS-based flow cytometric analysis.
Experience working with laboratory mice in a research setting.
Proficiency in mouse colony management, including breeding, weaning, genotyping,identification, record keeping, and colony maintenance.
Experience with animal handling and in vivo procedures, including:
-Intravenous (IV) injections
-Retro-orbital injection/transplantation
-Intraperitoneal (IP) injections
-Oral gavage
-Blood collection, blood cell isolation, and related sample processing techniques
-Tissue harvesting, cell isolation, and single-cell suspension preparation from bonemarrow, spleen, and solid tissues.
Monitoring animal health and welfare in accordance with institutional and regulatory guidelines
Experience with mouse disease models, drug administration studies, or other preclinicalresearch is highly desirable.
Familiarity with laboratory compliance requirements, animal care regulations, and InstitutionalAnimal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) procedures.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $55,649.99 - $68,427.24 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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