Research Assistant- Dahia Lab - Hospital for Special Surgery

Overview:

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Research Assistant

Full-Time 

 

Overview:

 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work with mice is must.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Technical proficiency and ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Express willingness to teach others and share results.
• Capable of working in a team.
• Capable of meeting time demands necessary to execute experiments. 

SUMMARY:

 

The HSS Spine Development and Regeneration Lab aims to enhance clinical care through discovers from basic and translational research conducted in Dr. Dahia’s Lab. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will help conduct experiments involving clinical samples and genetic mice, including pain behavior and imaging studies, cell, and molecular biology experiments including cryosectioning, immunostaining and fluorescence microscopy, RNA in situs, RNA isolation, qPCR, and high throughput sequence analysis, data processing and statistical analysis. This individual will be an integral member of the research team in compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements. The candidate will play an integral role in day-to-day research activities in the lab and will be responsible of maintaining proper detailed laboratory records, data, databases and report timely to the Principal Investigator. 

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Science

 

Other Requirements:#LI-OnsitePay Range - Minimum:USD $19.78/Hr.Pay Range - Maximum:USD $24.73/Hr.