Assistant Research Technician, Microbiology

About the Role

The newly established Fels lab in the Department of Microbiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Research Technician to support a research program broadly focused on virus-host interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates and performs other related duties as required.
• Performs basic lab duties under general supervision and more advanced duties under direct supervision.
• Performs routine technical tasks and assists with the routine processing of clinical samples from research protocols.
• Assists in implementing new procedures and protocols to support experiments.
• Participates actively in developing, recommending, and implementing new approved procedures or modifications to existing protocols.
• Maintains and updates technical knowledge.
• Cooperates, communicates, and relates well to all levels of the Medical Center.
• Listens carefully to others to respond appropriately, answer questions, or obtain needed information.
• Communicates ideas, problems, suggestions, and messages in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all research information.
• Recognizes problems as they occur and determines or recommends appropriate solutions using policy/procedure.
• Seeks guidance when necessary and utilizes reference materials for accuracy.
• Advises appropriate personnel of situations/problems requiring intervention or follow-up attention.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Viral propagation
• Maintenance of mammalian and amoeba cell lines
• Protein expression and purification

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level trainee position with no experience necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Life Sciences or a related field is preferred.
• Previous tissue culture experience is preferred but not required.