Research Technician B Job in Bronx 10461, New York US
Job ID: 2012-4808
Campus: Einstein/Resnick - Bronx
Employee Classification: 1199 Union
Department: Biochemistry
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Einstein), one of the nation’s premier institutions for medical education, basic research and clinical investigation, and proud home to more than 3,000 faculty and staff, 750 medical students and 350 PhD students, including 125 students in the combined MD/PhD programs. As a longstanding national leader in biomedical research, Einstein has 300+ research laboratories and has been awarded more than $199 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health. Einstein offers challenging, exciting, and rewarding careers for highly talented individuals who are dedicated to advancing pioneering educational and research initiatives. We pride ourselves in our humanitarian mission of serving the community and promoting an academic and working culture that is both supportive and collaborative. At Einstein, science is truly at the heart of medicine.
Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education and psychology. Since welcoming our first class in 1955, Einstein has been an integral part of Yeshiva University, an institution that offers rewarding and challenging employment opportunities to qualified candidates in a wide range of disciplines.
The University offers an excellent compensation package and a broad range of employee benefit plans. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Biochemistry Department is seeking a Research Technician B for a Core run by a Principle Investigator for a seven-project grant. Assays will be performed for the seven labs associated with the project. The Technician will perform assays examining paracrine interactions between tumor cells and macrophages. The assays include a 3D invasion assay that evaluates the mutual dependence of macrophages and tumor cells to invade a collagen matrix. The assays will also include a transendothelial migration assay that evaluates the macrophage-dependence of tumor cells to cross an endothelial cell layer.
Additional duties include:
- Mammalian cell culture
- Flow cytometry
- Microscopy
- SDS-PAGE/Immunoblotting
- Plasmid prep
- Western blot
- Order lab supplies as needed
Job Requirements
Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.