Research Technician

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

6d • $46,215 - $60,080 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical duties involved in conducting biochemical, molecular biological, behavioral and immunological research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Albany Medical College research operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related scientific field is required.
• Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.
• Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose.
• Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine procedures and experiments to address research question under the guidance of senior research technician, research laboratory manager and/or principal investigator.
• Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions
• Compile and document experimental results.
• Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and plans for research experiments, make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular experiment as required
• Review laboratory methods, manual and/or scientific literature for information that allows one to perform and troubleshoot a research technique or experiment
• Set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.
• Clean and properly maintain laboratory equipment.
• Offer suggestions for purchase of necessary equipment when appropriate.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of appropriate material, supplies and equipment required for laboratory operations.

What This Job Offers

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