Research Associate

New York University • Brooklyn, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hubbell Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Full time Research Associate to work with preclinical experimentation and animal modeling. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The Hubbell lab is known for extensive bioengineering and biomaterials for immunomodulation with a keen eye on translation into clinical settings.

Requirements

• Demonstrated background in mouse rearing and treatments as exemplified by a strong publication record and/or references
• Previous experience in animal injections, sampling, husbandry, and general care is necessary
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• At least 1 year of experience or 3+ years’ experience in Immunology, Bio- or Biomedical Engineering, Biology or a related field

Nice To Haves

• Aseptic surgical experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Administering injections (intravenous [tail vein], intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous)
• Routine sampling (blood collection via submandibular or submental puncture)
• Mouse colony management and husbandry (including breeding and separation of cages)
• Scoring various autoimmune models (paralysis and arthritis)
• Necropsy and organ harvest

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level