Assistant Research Technician, Microbiology
About The Position
NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s newly established Fels lab in the Department of Microbiology is seeking an Assistant Research Technician to support research broadly focused on virus-host interactions. The role includes viral propagation, maintenance of mammalian and amoeba cell lines, and protein expression and purification. The technician performs routine technical tasks and basic laboratory duties under general supervision, with more advanced duties carried out under direct supervision. The position also supports routine processing of clinical samples from research protocols and helps implement and develop approved procedures and protocols. The successful candidate communicates effectively with colleagues at all levels, maintains the confidentiality of research information, recognizes problems and applies relevant procedures to determine or recommend solutions, and seeks guidance when needed. This is an entry-level trainee position; no experience is necessary. A bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field is preferred, as is previous tissue culture experience, though it is not required.
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of research information.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in life sciences or a related field.
- Previous tissue culture experience; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform viral propagation and maintain mammalian and amoeba cell lines; support protein expression and purification.
- Perform basic laboratory duties under general supervision and more advanced duties under direct supervision.
- Carry out routine technical tasks and help process clinical samples from research protocols.
- Assist with implementing new procedures and protocols to support experiments.
- Participate in developing, recommending, and implementing approved procedures or modifications to existing protocols and procedures.
- Maintain and update technical knowledge.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, keep research information confidential, and relay ideas, problems, suggestions, and messages in a timely manner.
- Recognize problems, apply appropriate policies and procedures to determine or recommend solutions, seek guidance when necessary, and advise appropriate personnel when intervention or follow-up is needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
- Financial security benefits
- Generous time-off program
- Employee resource groups for peer support
- Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
