Research Technician - Sippy Lab

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • $55,650 - $61,215 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sippy Lab at NYU Grossman School of Medicine's Neuroscience Institute studies how sensory representations are translated into action. We focus our work on the basal ganglia and relevant input and output structures and aim to understand how sensory representations change when they become associated with goal directed movements and aim to translate our findings to models of psychiatric disease including depression, psychosis and addiction. We utilize calcium imaging (one- and two-photon imaging), and electrophysiological in vivo and in vitro techniques. Under general supervision, performs advanced laboratory, administrative, financial, and regulatory duties in support of an active neuroscience research laboratory. Independently manages laboratory operations, research compliance, animal colony management, and administrative functions while assisting with experimental procedures and providing operational support to laboratory personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Life Sciences or a related field with one year of experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced (beyond basic lab training will be accepted in lieu of experience as assessed by the hiring Principal Investigator).

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with laboratory procedures including histology, animal injections, tissue imaging, viral vector handling, and related experimental techniques.
• Maintain laboratory organization, equipment, inventories, supply procurement, and technical training of laboratory personnel.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and ensure laboratory readiness for research activities.
• Oversee breeding, genotyping, colony planning, census management, animal allocations, and colony records.
• Coordinate animal transfers, euthanasia requests, and colony health to support experimental needs.
• Manage laboratory compliance with IACUC, IBC, EHS, and related institutional, federal, and state requirements.
• Prepare protocol submissions, amendments, renewals, inspections, and accreditation documentation.
• Monitors laboratory-wide animal records and conducts periodic compliance reviews and audits.
• Manage Schedule I, II, and III controlled substance programs, including licensing, purchasing, inventory, audits, storage, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance with DEA and New York State Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (NYS BNE) requirements.
• Manage purchasing, vendor onboarding, procurement card reconciliations, reimbursements, expense tracking, and budget monitoring.
• Coordinate material transfer agreements, service contracts, grant administration support, onboarding of laboratory personnel, and Principal Investigator scheduling and laboratory communications.
• Assist with grant applications, progress reports, administrative documentation, proofreading of scientific materials, and preparation of figures and supporting documents.
• Manage the Principal Investigator's calendar and coordinates meetings, seminars, and conference room scheduling.
• Organize and facilitates onboarding of new laboratory personnel, including training requirements, protocol additions, system access, communication platforms, and required institutional documentation.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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