Research Assistant I

Hospital for Special Surgery • New York, NY

128d • $22 - $34

About The Position

The HSS Spine Development and Regeneration Lab aims to enhance clinical care through discoveries from basic and translational research conducted in Dr. Dahia’s Lab. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will help conduct experiments involving clinical samples and genetic mice, including pain behavior and imaging studies, cell, and molecular biology experiments including cryosectioning, immunostaining and fluorescence microscopy, RNA in situs, RNA isolation, qPCR, and high throughput sequence analysis, data processing and statistical analysis. This individual will be an integral member of the research team in compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements. The candidate will play an integral role in day-to-day research activities in the lab and will be responsible for maintaining proper detailed laboratory records, data, databases and report timely to the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• Scientific background required.
• Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience.
• 0-2 years of experience preferred.
• Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities or work.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Superior oral and written communications skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pre-clinical rodent models.
• Ability to learn and conduct cell and molecular biology experiments.
• Technical proficiency and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Willingness to teach others and share results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments involving clinical samples and genetic mice.
• Perform pain behavior and imaging studies.
• Conduct cell and molecular biology experiments including cryosectioning, immunostaining, and fluorescence microscopy.
• Perform RNA in situs, RNA isolation, qPCR, and high throughput sequence analysis.
• Process data and perform statistical analysis.
• Maintain proper detailed laboratory records and databases.
• Report timely to the Principal Investigator.

Benefits

• Base pay scale of $22.53 - $34.27.
• Eligibility for additional benefits consistent with the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees