Research Technician - Danbury Hospital Research Lab - Danbury, CT

Overview

Northwell is a health system serving residents of New York and Connecticut with hospitals and outpatient facilities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees.

Research Technician - Danbury Hospital Research Lab - Danbury, CT. Full time/40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

The research technician will provide critical support to research projects by executing routine experimental procedures, performing laboratory procedures, and assisting with quality assurance activities.

• Thoroughly document research activities in the lab book as outlined in the approved SOPs.
• Operate data collection or laboratory equipment and perform initial data analysis and interpretation.
• Evaluate, recommend, and develop new techniques to assist in overall biomedical research at the Research Institute.
• Conduct library research and literature searches; assist in editing scientific publications, abstracts and posters.
• Provide working supervision to junior laboratory staff as needed.
• Prepare and maintain detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations, and statistical analysis charting.
• Maintain and model the organization s values.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor s degree and 0-3 years of experience
• Working knowledge of statistics and biological methodologies

• Experience in standard molecular biology/nucleic acid-based protocols, including DNA and RNA isolation and purification, PCR, Electrophoresis, ELISA, Western Blotting.
• Basic organizational, communication, and computer skills for simple analyses.
• Displays determination and self-motivation.

• Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Potential environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
• Chemicals/Commercial products
• Interacting with a diverse population
• Noise level varies from Quiet to Moderate
• Repetitive motion
• Risk of electrical shock

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly