Research Technician
About The Position
The Research Technician performs technical duties supporting Albany Medical College research operations. The work involves biochemical, molecular biological, behavioral, and immunological research laboratory tests, experiments, and determinations. Under the guidance of a senior research technician, research laboratory manager, and/or principal investigator, the technician carries out routine procedures and experiments, prepares laboratory materials, documents results, and helps adapt and troubleshoot procedures to meet research needs. The role also involves operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, managing supplies, and conducting lab animal experiments. This position is in the Molecular & Cellular Physiology department/unit and works a day shift. The role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information and other information regulated by federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members must limit access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary for assigned duties and protect information from unauthorized access and modification in accordance with Albany Med Health System policies and standards.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related scientific field is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine procedures and experiments addressing research questions under the guidance of a senior research technician, research laboratory manager, and/or principal investigator.
- Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
- Compile and document experimental results.
- Confer with the principal investigator to review work assignments and plans for research experiments.
- Make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques as needed for particular experiments.
- Review laboratory methods, manuals, and scientific literature to perform and troubleshoot research techniques or experiments.
- Set up instruments, materials, and apparatus, and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.
- Clean and properly maintain laboratory equipment.
- Offer suggestions for purchasing necessary equipment when appropriate.
- Maintain sufficient inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment required for laboratory operations.
- Perform lab animal experiments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
