Research Technician I

Summary: Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a Research Technician I to assist scientists with laboratory and investigative procedures. This role involves performing various assays, imaging experiments, and technical duties to support the research activities of the laboratory. Responsibilities: - Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations, and statistical analysis charting - May be responsible for tissue & cell culture activities - May be responsible for animal husbandry, genotyping, surgeries, post-operative care, behavioral testing, sectioning and histology - May perform routine molecular biology laboratory procedures, such as PCR, protein and DNA electrophoresis, cloning and DNA preparation - May run routine biochemistry assays including western blotting and RT-PCR - May perform microscopic imaging analyses - May be responsible for the receipt, storage, cataloguing and shipment of samples within and between institutions - Ensures a clean working area and is responsible for washing and storing glassware - Ensures that safe laboratory practices are followed, including the use and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials - Analyzes data using computer software and reports results to the principal investigator(s) - Provides technical support to faculty and staff including training of new employees, residents, postdoctoral associates, fellows and students - Participates in planning and carrying out experiments - Assists in preparing research protocols - Conducts library research and literature searches using various computer systems - Assists in editing scientific publications, abstracts and posters - Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents - May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately - Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery - May assist with cost control - Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition - Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed - May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed - May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree - Some bench lab related experience - Minimum two-year commitment due to a substantial training effort associated with the position - Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail - Ability to plan and prioritize work while responding flexibly to rapidly changing priorities - Ability to work flexible hours - This position may handle radioactive material and/or biologic materials from human subjects as required - This position may require standing or sitting for long periods of time - This role may require working within Biologic Safety Level 1, 2 and/or 3 facilities Required Skills: Laboratory techniques, Tissue, cell culture, Animal husbandry, Genotyping, Surgical procedures, Post-operative care, Behavioral testing, Histology, Molecular biology techniques, PCR, Protein electrophoresis, DNA electrophoresis, Cloning, DNA preparation, Biochemistry assays, Western blotting, RT-PCR, Microscopic imaging, Data analysis, Scientific calculations, Statistical analysis, Laboratory safety practices, Chemical, hazardous material handling, Inventory management, Equipment maintenance, Biologic Safety Level 1, 3 facility experience, prioritization, Planning