Spine Research Assistant

Hospital for Special Surgery • New York, NY

330d • $22 - $34

About The Position

A position is available for a candidate at the Hospital for Special Surgery within the Khormaee Lab to start as soon as possible. The focus of the Khormaee Lab is the biologic/material interface in spinal devices. The ideal candidate would focus on assessment of biologic tissues, with a focus on cellular level dynamics, adjacent to implant surfaces. Candidates should have completed a bachelor's degree in bioengineering or related field at the time of starting the position. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in live cell imaging and cell/tissue engineering.

Requirements

• Completed a bachelor's degree in bioengineering or related field
• Experience in assessment of tissues adjacent to implants
• Experience in histology, confocal imaging, and UCT
• Experience in cell handling (tissue culture, FACS)
• Interest in surface properties of materials used in spine surgery
• Expertise in scientific and statistical computing software (STATA, MATLAB, R)

Nice To Haves

• Interest or experience in mechanical characterization of biological tissues
• Experience with models of biologic substrates (e.g. hydrogels)
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Researcher for Spine Surgery Applications
• Assessment of biologic tissues adjacent to implant surfaces
• Conduct histology and confocal imaging
• Handle cell culture and FACS
• Perform tissue/cellular imaging
• Investigate surface properties of materials used in spine surgery
• Utilize scientific and statistical computing software

Benefits

• Base pay scale of $22.53 - $34.28
• Eligibility for additional benefits consistent with the role
• Potential for salary determination based on experience, education, and internal equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees