• Research Specialist - Center for Discovery…

    Hackensack Meridian Health (Nutley, NJ)


    The **Research Specialist, CDI** will be responsible for assisting with experimental research, equipment maintenance, restocking of consumables and supplies, performing technical research skills, data analyses, communicating experimental results and other research related duties.

     

    The **Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI** was established by **Hackensack Meridian** **_Health_** **(HMH)** as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 32 labs, 190 scientists and allied personnel supported by 60 NIH grants and more than 30 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, and pharmacology.

     

    **Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required** :

    + Bachelor's degree or equivalent training.

    + Minimum of 1 or more years of experience.

    + Ability to work independently and have a strong work ethic.

    + Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

    + Flexible in work schedule. Must be available to occasionally come to the laboratory on a weekend day or stay late for a given experiment.

    + Lab specific technical skills.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

    **Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred** :

    + B.Sc. or Master's degree.

    + Experience working in a BSL2/BSL3 lab facility.

    + Experience with small animal handling.

    + Other lab specific.

     

    If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

     

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    HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.