• Laboratory Specialist

    Touro University (Valhalla, NY)


    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 $21,840.00/Yr.

     

    Maximum Salary

     

    USD $27,300.00/Yr.

    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.

     

    New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.

     

    Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

     

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    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