Job ID: 2011-4456
Campus: Einstein/Resnick - Bronx
Employee Classification: 1199 Union
Department: Cancer Center
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
ABOUT US:
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 ofdisciplines.
The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation and full vesting in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking a Research Technician B for the Cancer Centerof the Einstein College of Medicine. The Technician will be responsible for the following: Cell culture, DNA, RNA isolation from tissues and cells, basic biochemical, molecular and cell biological analyses: Western, qRT-PCR, and sample preparation for methylation detection and microarray, pharmacological research: basic toxicity test, antitumor studies in animals; writing experimental records correctly and reporting experimental results to PI in writing; ordering lab supplies and organizing the lab.
Job Requirements:
- B.A. or B.S. in any field of science, engineering or related discipline or equivalent skills and experience required
- One year of lab research experience in molecular, cell biology or molecular pharmacology preferred
- Ability to work with animals preferred
