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Research Assistant

Employer
Northwell Health
Location
New York City, New York, USA
Salary
Competitive pay and benefits
Closing date
Oct 16, 2019

Research Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Research Assistant to work within our Endocrinology Research Laboratory at Friedman Diabetes Institute at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Position Summary

A Research Assistant is needed to work on research projects on diabetes and breast cancer.

Responsibilities

  • To perform molecular biology experiments under supervision of Laboratory Director. 
  • To analyze, review, and report test results and quality control results and take remedial action when indicated.
  • To ensure specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory’s procedure for specimen handling and processing.
  • To adhere to departmental policies and procedures to include departmental programs, quality control, quality assurance, and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related science and related experience.
  • Proficient in handling cell cultures, RNA/DNA/protein extraction, Western blots, qRT-PCRs, ELISA, immunofluorescence.
  • Significant laboratory experience.
  • Experience in operating laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, chemical and biohazards, etc.).
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40 hours.

Competitive pay and benefits.

For application, please submit: (1) Letter of Interest, (2) CV, (3) three references with referee’s contact information to: Dimiter Avtanski, PhD (davtanski@northwell.edu), Director Endocrine Research Laboratory at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.

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