Research Technician - Theresa Wampler-Muskardin Lab

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

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Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $23.90 - $36.54. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Job Description: Research Technician - Theresa Wampler-Muskardin Lab

Department/Service : Research Institute, Rheumatology

Job Start Date : ASAP

Specific Duties :

Administration: (10%):

• Maintain standard operating protocols, list of reagents, study initiatives, assist with IACUC applications

• Supervises and trains undergraduate students, medical students and residents in standard operating protocols

• Provides weekly update at laboratory meetings

Autoimmunity Research (90%):

• Works closely with Principal Investigator in the design and execution of translational studies in autoimmune disease.

• Performs in vitro studies, which will include growing human cell lines and primary cells, with subsequent analysis of gene and protein expression. Studies may also include genotyping and flow cytometry, and in vivo mouse experiments.

• Animal studies will incorporate use of mouse models of autoimmunity. Technician will be responsible for assisting in surgical procedures, providing animal care, and tissue harvesting techniques and post euthanasia processing.

• Clinical studies will involve interaction with the clinical coordinators for collection of patient samples, and processing the samples.

• The technician will interact with the research clinical coordinator and research assistants to cross-reference laboratory studies with clinical variables and outcomes.

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree, biology, chemistry, or other relevant biomedical area

Skills required :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Proficient use of computers and software.

• Experience in human cell culture and cell purifications preferred.

• Experience in murine handling and experiments preferred.

Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of Orthopedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

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