Research Associate - Touro University New York
New York, NY 10036
About the Job
Overview:
Touro College of Pharmacy seeks a Research Associate. This position is for an individual who has a background in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or pharmaceutical sciences and is interested in providing comprehensive support for pharmacy laboratory courses and faculty-sponsored research projects.
Responsibilities:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Pursue individual research project as directed by the PI.
- Maintain cell culture and conduct cell-based assays.
- Carry out experiments related to recombinant protein expression and purification and molecular biology techniques such as western blots, promoter-reporter assays, protein-protein interactions, site-directed mutagenesis.
- Learn advanced experimental design and be responsible for intellectual commitment to position and relevant literature.
- Maintain a detailed notebook of protocols and research activities.
- Participate in lab meetings and work closely with all members of the lab.
- Assist in the TCOP’s pharmaceutics teaching laboratories with a focus on non-sterile and sterile compounding.
- Should be able to work independently and proficient in maintaining and procuring inventories of chemicals, reagents and consumables for research and teaching purposes; routine maintenance of all laboratory instruments; and ensuring appropriate disposal of materials to be discarded.
- Keep an inventory of chemicals, reagents, and consumables; maintain all laboratory instruments, and MSDS sheets.
- Prepare the lab materials used by the students in the compounding lab; keep an inventory; A thorough knowledge of appropriate disposal methods is a must.
- Prepare the compounding lab for each session; ensure that the laboratory is organized and clean, and that each student has all the materials and glassware required for each laboratory session.
- Assist instructors during laboratory sessions and upkeep in the Model Pharmacy.
- Ensure that laboratories are neat at the end of the laboratory session; glassware and instruments are clean and ready for the next session.
- Make copies of manuals and distribute them to the students.
- Organize and maintain the research lab; assist professors and students engaged in research projects.
- Ensure that equipment is properly cleaned and maintained, and that chemicals, drugs and other materials are appropriately stored.
- Ensure that all health, safety and regulatory procedures and policies are understood and followed correctly.
- Perform other activities as requested by the Chair or the Dean.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy, biochemistry/biology or a related field required.
- At least one year of previous molecular and cell biology lab experience is highly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Computer proficiency (in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoints etc.) is expected.
- A high degree of interpersonal competency: professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required.
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues required.
- Familiarity with molecular biological techniques and with cell culture is helpful.
- Experience as a pharmacy technician and/or preparing sterile/intravenous products is a plus.
- Familiarity in running day-to-day activities in a biochemistry/cell biology lab is highly desirable.
Source : Touro University New York