Senior Research Technician - Transplant Molecular Lab - NYU Langone Medical Center

New York, NY

About the Job

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go tomed.nyu.edu, and interact with us onLinkedIn,Glassdoor,Indeed,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transplant Molecular Lab as a Senior Research Technician.

The Sr. Research technician will work closely with the Principal Investigator and Department administrators, research leadership, and with the Transplant molecular team in key transplant projects including NIH funded U01 and R01 grants such as the MHC and KIR Sequencing & Association Analyses in the iGeneTRAiN Studies, Multiomic Studies in Heart Transplantation, and Advancing Transplantation Outcomes in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation (CTOT-41). The position will also involve development of assays relevant for pig to human xenotransplant studies.

The successful applicant should have a strong background in development of molecular assay including advanced PCR assays and laboratory developed tests (LDT) development.

He/she should have good written, verbal, and computer skills. She/he will work closely with the Principal Investigator and the quantitative and qualitative core teams, and administrative leaders to see research projects through from start to finish while ensuring compliance and scientific integrity.

The Senior Technician is responsible for ensuring that technical studies are carried out in accordance with institutional, state, and federal regulations and standard operating procedures, and is accountable for portions of the day-to-day lab operations, finances, and execution of a number of study activities to ensure the studies are conducted per regulatory compliance. The Senior Technician will provide supervision, and training for technicians, research data associates, student interns, and volunteer study staff as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

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- Carry out a research plan in conjunction with the PIs
- Manage receipt and tracking of biological samples from the hospital clinical labs once in the research lab
- Isolate DNA RNA protein or metabolites form research and clinical samples and sequent biobanking
- Within the predetermined research scope independently conduct experiments including but not limited to: nbsp;basic molecular biology assays: PCR sequencing 2^nd and 3^rd generation sequencing etc
- Keeps meticulous records of the conduct and outcome of laboratory analyses
- Assists in experiments using established protocols and procedures and assists in implementing new procedures and protocols to support experiments
- Coordinates and conducts the transfer of samples between the program members as well as scientific and commercial collaborators nbsp;
- Be trained in the safe conduct of their research As appropriate training may be required including but not limited:
- Responsible Conduct of Laboratory and Human Subjects Research
- Chemical Biological and Radioactive Materials Safety
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Performs routine technical tasks and manage the general maintenance of the lab such as preparation of stock reagents and maintenance of lab supply inventory and safely categorizing and disposing of hazardous materials

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Life Sciences or a related field with three years of experience. Specialization in three or more laboratory procedures is required. A solid foundation in basic lab protocols as well as significant experience in areas such as procedures is essential and required. Possess the knowledge and experience in specific areas such as Biochemistry, Histology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, etc.
In lieu of education, at least 10 years of related experience in a lab setting. A solid foundation in basic lab protocols as well as significant experience in areas such as procedures is essential and required. Possess the knowledge and experience in specific areas such as Biochemistry, Histology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive wet laboratory experience is desired and prior familiarity with LDT development will be highly valued Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $53,200.00 - $66,780.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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