Research Technician I - Cathleen Raggio

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

7d•$23 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION Raggio Lab Research Technician - the applicant must be proficient in current computer programs, including MS Word, Excel, and other pertinent software for lab work. The position requires basic research responsibilities, including animal care and handling, and the handling and processing of bones and tissues for histology, micro-CT, FTIR-I, and biomechanics. The position requires the ability to learn and apply new techniques as developed. The position includes attending weekly laboratory meetings, presentations of work on a weekly basis at laboratory meetings, participating in collaborator phone conferences, preparation of IACUC submissions, being trained on online data capture systems and data analysis software, preparation of formal talks, poster presentations, manuscript preparation and submission, and completion of additional duties as delegated. The position provides exposure to and participation in clinical projects related to basic science projects.

Requirements

The applicant must be proficient in current computer programs, including MS Word, Excel, and other pertinent software for lab work.
BA/BS (BS preferred) or/and 5 years’ experience in the field of bone biology.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Orthopedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

Animal care and handling
Handling and processing of bones and tissues for histology, micro-CT, FTIR-I, and biomechanics
Attending weekly laboratory meetings
Presentations of work on a weekly basis at laboratory meetings
Participating in collaborator phone conferences
Preparation of IACUC submissions
Being trained on online data capture systems and data analysis software
Preparation of formal talks
Poster presentations
Manuscript preparation and submission
Completion of additional duties as delegated