Research Assistant I - New York Blood Center Inc

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 supporting a scientific team conducting research in hematology and blood disorders. The person would be responsible for conducting independent research, developing and implementing technical protocols, analyzing data, presenting their findings to the laboratory and helping to maintain the laboratory.

The primary responsibility is the characterization of pathogenesis factors in the Malaria/Babesia parasite that allows the pathogen to manipulate host erythrocyte cell for its own benefit.

Responsibilities also include:

• Data collection, data interpretation and preparation of experiment reports. 
• Modification of protocols, planning of experiments, analyzing outcomes and designing future plans.
• Statistical and Graphical Analysis of Data.
• Manipulation of sophisticated equipment as FACS and ImageStream (training is provided).
• Develop a good working relationship with other members of the lab team.
• Presenting research findings to other members of the laboratory.

Education & Experience:

BA/BS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology, Genetics or related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Basic molecular biology techniques including molecular cloning, RNA isolation, and Northern blotting, PCR; recombinant protein expression;Tissue culture procedures.
• Lipids and proteomic techniques including lipid extraction and separation along with conventional biochemistry techniques including pulse-chase analysis, immunoprecipitation and immunoblots.
• Analysis of large scale metabolomic and proteomic data.
• hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, mouse handling, flow cytometry, and RT-PCR analysis. 
• Expertise with immunohistochemistry, histology, microscopy, small animal procedures, genetic mouse models, ELISA assays and other molecular biology assays would be desired.

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.