Hourly Laboratory Technician

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Laboratory Technician to participate in a research project exploring how Staphylococcus aureus cells spatially organize their growth to produce Staph’s characteristic “cluster of grapes” morphology, an elegant but poorly-understood process that is essential for Staph’s antibiotic resistance and survival in the host. The incumbent will assist with an interdisciplinary research team that combines microbial genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, and fluorescence microscopy to understand the fundamentals of this unique growth plan. The incumbent will assist with planning and carrying out guided experiments with the Principal Investigator and other delegated senior staff, and will also perform related duties to help support the ongoing work of the laboratory. This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health®!

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology or a related field.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• 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

• Experience with molecular cloning, including PCR, DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, and plasmid construction.
• Experience with bacterial cell culture, specifically in E. coli and/or S. aureus; experience with protein-protein interaction studies, such as CoIP/Western Blotting and/or bacterial two-hybrid assays.
• Experience studying bacterial cell division in a laboratory setting, especially in E. coli or S. aureus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and carrying out guided experiments with the Principal Investigator and other delegated senior staff.
• Perform related duties to help support the ongoing work of the laboratory.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 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
• 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.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree