Laboratory Assistant

New York Medical College

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#Research #Microbiology #Laboratory Support #Pathology #Immunology #Mice #Vaccine Development #NIH-funded #Pathogenic Bacteria

#Recombinant Polypeptides

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrs$19 - $24 / HOURPosted 15 days agoCloses May 29

Location

Town of Mount Pleasant, New York

Salary

$19 - $24 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide laboratory support for vaccine development through bacterial culture, molecular biology, and immunological assays. Responsibilities include working with live mice, maintaining lab inventory, and training other lab assistants.

Requirements summary

Requires a B.A., B.S., or M.S. degree and proficiency in MS Excel. One or more years of relevant laboratory experience is preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeMS ExcelCloningPCRAnimal HandlingProtein PurificationMolecular BiologyImmunological AssaysELISABacterial CultureDNA PurificationLaboratory Inventory ManagementRNA Purification

Job description

Overview This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Extensive animal work (mice) is also expected.

Responsibilities

Perform routine procedures in bacterial culture; molecular biology (e.g., DNA and RNA purification, PCR); clone, produce and analyze recombinant polypeptides; and immunological assays (e.g., ELISA); work with live animals (mice). Maintain laboratory and lab supply inventory, and monitor equipment for maintenance. Record experimental steps, data, and results. Train others, including students and part-time lab assistants, in some of the lab procedures. Abide by established lab standards for communication, documentation, organization, and teamwork.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: B.A., B.S., or M.S. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficiency in MS Excel. One year (or more) of relevant laboratory experience is preferred. Minimum Salary USD $19.20/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $24.00/Yr.