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Technician A - Endocrinology
New York, NY$47K - $47K / yearPosted 6 days ago
Full Timeonsiteentry
Job Description
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $46,529.36 - $46,529.36
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the PI, the Technician A will provide basic research support and perform a wide variety of procedures pertaining to characterization of different knock-out and transgenic models of cancer and metabolic diseases.
Responsibilities
- Perform extensive mouse breeding
- Perform phenotyping and genotyping
- Maintain laboratory records
- Order lab supplies and maintain lab equipment
- Assist with lab meetings and related communication
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of college or a completed A.A. program with an emphasis in chemistry, biology or physics or a completed animal husbandry program
- One year of related experience, or equivalent in education, training and experience
- Strong organizational skills
- Enthusiasm for scientific research
Preferred Qualifications
- Animal handling experience
- Familiarity with DNA extraction and PCR
Other Requirements
- The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made.
- Participation in the medical surveillance program
- Work with laboratory animals
- Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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