Research Technician B Job Bronx area,New York USA,Research/Development

Research Technician B Position

A full-time Research Technician B position is available in the Petsakou laboratory at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Our laboratory studies the crosstalk between the nervous system and the gut in pathological conditions such as inflammatory bowel diseases, tumorigenesis and cancer-induced anorexia. The research technician will assist in laboratory experiments, Drosophila stock maintenance and general laboratory organization.

We use Drosophila genetics, immunocytochemistry, molecular biology and imaging techniques to study the brain-gut axis.

The project will involve working with Drosophila, maintaining stock lines and making crosses. Applicants must be comfortable working with Drosophila. Additional knowledge of molecular and biochemical techniques, such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, qPCR, immunocytochemistry and western blotting, is preferred. Experience in cell cultures and microscopy is a plus.

The research technician will organize the lab and will assist in experiments.

Position Responsibilities

Perform a moderate number of simple or moderate technical procedures
Maintaining drosophila stocks, collecting virgins and making crosses
QPCR
immunocytochemistry
gel electrophoresis
fly feeding experiments
drosophila imagining

Require occasional guidance

Occasionally be responsible for ordering routine supplies

Rarely modify technical procedures

Rarely train other lab members

Rarely guide other lab members

A simple / limited understanding of scientific literature and the research goals and rationale is required

Occasionally analyze data

Rarely interpret data

Rarely make written contributions to papers and grant proposals

Qualifications

B.A. or B.S in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
Previous lab bench work experience is preferred (0-2 years of experience in molecular biology techniques)
Knowledge of Drosophila genetics is preferred (0-2 years experience in Drosophila genetics)
Must be familiar with basic procedures in handling chemicals and standard lab equipment
Good organizational and communication skills are essential
Have basic molecular biology and Drosophila knowledge.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rates for this are listed below. This rate is based on the 1199 bargaining unit contract. Hiring Rate $27.60 Post Probationary Rate $28.13 Job Rate $29.30 Minimum Salary Range USD $27.60/Hr. Maximum Salary Range USD $27.60/Hr.