Research Assistant I

At New York Blood Center , one of the most comprehensive blood centers in the world, our focus is on cultivating excellence by merging cutting-edge innovation with diligent customer service, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive program and service development. Join us as we work towards meeting and exceeding the growing needs of our diverse communities, further our lifesaving strategic goals in a rapidly changing environment, and expand our impact on the local, national, and global communities we serve.

This position is responsible for performing experiments by following established protocols, marinating mouse colony (incudes weaning mouse pups, ear tagging, genotyping). In addition, candidate will order lab reagents, organize lab and work closely with senior lab scientists.

• The candidate will work independently and also assist with research questions including design, experiments, collection of data, preparation of reagents and set-up, maintenance of equipment, and organizing the lab activities.
• Assists with purchasing lab supplies, stocking and equipment/maintenance and will train/orient new personnel on purchasing process and maintain IBC, IRB & IACUC protocols in place.
• Assists in mouse works.
• Performs research assays under direction.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Carry out compliance including procedures and maintaining required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or closely related field.Required.

Experience:

Prior experience in basic/clinical lab is preferred but not required.

Any combination of education, training and experience that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is,and commensurate with the $45,000.00/year to $49,000.00/year applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates. 

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.