Research Technician - Danbury Hospital Research Lab - Danbury, CT

Description


Position at Danbury Hospital


Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

Title: Research Technician - Danbury Hospital Research Lab - Danbury, CT. Full time/40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, 8:30am - 5:00pm. *Please ensure you meet the requirements below before applying.

Summary: Research technician will be responsible for providing critical support to research projects, primarily by executing routine experimental procedures, performing laboratory procedures, examinations and, and performing quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Thoroughly document research activities in the lab book as outlined in the approved SOPs.

2. Operates data collection or laboratory equipment and performs initial data analysis and interpretation.

3. Evaluates, recommends, and develops new techniques to assist in overall biomedical research at the Research Institute.

4. Conducts library research and literature searches using various computer systems; assists in editing scientific publications, abstracts and posters.

5. Provides working supervision to junior laboratory staff as needed.

6. Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations, and statistical analysis charting.

7. Maintains and Models the Organization's values.

8. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

9. Performs other duties as required.

Other Information:

Education/Experience Requirements:

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

Functional/Technical Skill Requirements:

• 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.

Environmental Factors:

• 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
• Experiencing challenging conditions where a professional attitude will be required
• 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