Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

13d • $20 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hourly employees may work full time (37.5 hours), up to 12 weeks. Thereafter, they must reduce effort to part time, 20 hours/week or less. Responsibilities Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within the Division of Genetics, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health. This position provides hands-on research experience in applying biochemical, structural, and computational approaches to study how small molecules bind to pathogen ribosomes, disrupt their function, and serve as potential anti-infective drugs. The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with computational, structural, and biochemical techniques to investigate the interactions between small molecules and ribosomes that lead to inhibition. This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program and the purpose is to help strengthen career pathways to public health by bringing together students of all disciplines and academic levels with public health professionals to create a space of exploration, learning, and development. The NYS Department of Health, in conjunction with Health Research, Inc., are committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Addressing health equity, social determinants of health, and health disparities is part of the Department’s broader efforts to eliminate health disparities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or have completed, a degree, certificate, or training program in public health, health sciences, biology, environmental health, epidemiology, statistics/biostatistics, data science, social sciences, health policy, or a closely related field.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with linux and/or basic coding
• Familiarity with structural analysis of macromolecules
• Experience with cell culture
• Experience with biochemical assays
• Experience with protein purification
• Experience with gel electrophoresis
• Experience reviewing scientific literature

Responsibilities

• assisting with routine laboratory tasks such as ordering laboratory supplies, preparing buffers, supporting cell culture and cell extract preparation activities
• assisting with ultra-centrifugation and sucrose fractionation
• supporting affinity purification procedures
• assisting with the preparation of cryo-electron microscopy grids
• running nucleic acid and protein gel electrophoresis
• assisting to perform biochemical assays
• processing images
• assisting with conducting basic molecular visualization and modeling
• other appropriate related duties

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees