• Laboratory Assistant

    Touro University (Valhalla, NY)


    Overview

     

    This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Animal work (mice) is also expected. For further details, please see our lab website at www.bessenlab.org.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform routine procedures in bacterial culture; molecular biology (e.g., DNA and RNA purification, PCR); clone, produce and analyze recombinant polypeptides; and immunological assays (e.g., ELISA); work with live animals (mice).

    + Maintain laboratory and lab supply inventory, and monitor equipment for maintenance

    + Record experimental steps, data, and results.

    + Train students and part-time lab assistants in some of the lab procedures

    + Abide by established lab standards for communication, documentation, organization, and teamwork.

    Qualifications

    Education requirement:A., B.S., or M.S.

     

    Technical/computer skills:Proficiency in MS Excel

     

    Prior experience:One year (or more) of relevant laboratory experience is preferred.

     

    Minimum Salary

     

    USD $40,000.00/Yr.

     

    Maximum Salary

     

    USD $50,000.00/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.

     

    Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

     

    Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla

     

    Requisition ID 2024-10816

     

    Position Type Temporary Full-Time

     

    Schedule Shift 1

     

    Hours Per Week 35

     

    Travel 10%

     

    Category Research

     

    FLSA Status Non-Exempt