Research Technician

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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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What you will be doing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description: Research Technician

Department/Service: Research Institute, Rheumatology

Job Start Date: 2/1/2025

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:

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

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.
  
  
  PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
  Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of light to moderate weight
  
  ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
  Indoor area with laboratory benches and equipment, chairs and computers
  
  HAZARDS OSHA
  Category 1 Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.
  
  POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES
  

• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Ensures compliance Ensures compliance of managed care companies with negotiated contracts.

• Maintains Documentation & Manages laboratory Information - Maintains laboratory notebook and tracking logs

• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance Maintains satisfactory attendance record.

• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Maintains punctuality

• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Adjusts to change Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.

EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelors


SKILLS PREFERRED
Knowledge of statistics and Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

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