Research Specialist - Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI

Overview The Research Specialist, CDI will be responsible for assisting with experimental research, equipment maintenance, restocking of consumables and supplies, performing technical research skills, data analyses, communicating experimental results and other research related duties. The candidate will have experience with rodent models, immunohistochemistry (including tissue fixation, cryosectioning, and IHC/IF staining), and molecular biology techniques such as qPCR and Western Blot. The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) at Hackensack Meridian Health was established as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to translate science into clinical impact, with a focus on cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other health conditions. The CDI emphasizes genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology. Responsibilities Performs general laboratory functions including but not limited to equipment maintenance and restocking. Assists in designing and performing experiments and data analysis. Maintains accurate notes and records of all research performed. Performs data collection and interpretation of results. Creates reports from analysis of initial observations and conclusions. Establishes experimental protocols, design and documentation. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the lab. Recommends changes to the lab practices and procedures. Uses necessary equipment to perform studies. Maintains lab space. Learns about and shares with laboratory members the latest advances in laboratory techniques being used. Communicates issues to the Principal Investigator, Laboratory Manager or Department Chair. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent training. Minimum of 1 year of experience. Ability to work independently and have a strong work ethic. Ability to work well with others in a team environment. Flexible in work schedule. Willing to occasionally come to the laboratory on weekends or stay late for a given experiment. Lab-specific technical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite. Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred B.Sc. or Master's degree. Experience in a BSL2/BSL3 laboratory facility. Experience with small animal handling. Other lab-specific qualifications as applicable. Compensation and Benefits Minimum rate of $21.73 hourly. Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. In addition to compensation, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Equal Opportunity HMH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, marital status, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center