Research Technician

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

2d • $46,215 - $60,080 • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory of Dr. Margarida Barroso has an outstanding job opportunity for a research technician at the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY. This position includes a variety of technical duties in conducting biochemical, molecular biological, behavioral and immunological research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Albany Medical College research operations. The candidate should have expertise in fluorescence microscopy, cell culture, immunofluorescence and/or live cell imaging. Computer or statistical skills are encouraged. Performs routine procedures and experiments to address research question under the guidance of senior research technician, research laboratory manager and/or principal investigator.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related scientific field is required.
• Expertise in fluorescence microscopy, cell culture, immunofluorescence and/or live cell imaging.

Nice To Haves

• Computer or statistical skills are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

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