Research Assistant/Lab Technician

The Song Lab at Coriell is hiring for a Part-time Research Assistant/Lab Technician to join their Lab Team.

The Song Lab are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team and assist in experiments involved in Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer research. Specifically, they will mainly carry out experiments in cell culture, patient’s tissue process, western blot etc through a combination of independent and team driven projects. This individual should be able to independently handle experiments or small research projects, requiring advanced knowledge and experience in a specific scientific area or discipline.

Primary responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

• Maintaining, collecting and preparing records of data as well as results for presentations, papers, etc.
• Processing the clinical samples such as embedding, section and staining using HE or IHC as needed
• Maintaining a mouse colony, contributing experimentally to ongoing research projects and overseeing general laboratory operations and laboratory supplies
• Training residents or fellows under supervision in research methods and procedures as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must be proficient in mouse husbandry, PCR-based genotyping, cell culture, flow cytometry, as well as DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and detection techniques. Additionally, this candidate must excel in standard molecular biology techniques and assays and have skill sets in molecular cloning, cell culture, western blotting and PCR.

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 year of related experience in research or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Working knowledge of general principles in genetics and molecular biology, as well as accurate and timely record keeping, impeccable organization, and demonstrated interest in working in a laboratory setting is needed to excel in this role
• The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a biological research laboratory and experience working with rodents in a wet lab setting
• Ability to analyze research results using statistical software
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office suite or similar spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation software
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and strong communication skills are required
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to administer study protocols, as necessary

Pay & Compensation

This role starts at $20.00 an hour, but will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Due to the Part-time nature of this role (10-29 hours per week), this role will not be eligible to participate in Coriell's Benefit Program.

Coriell & Recruitment

Now in its 73rd year, Coriell Institute for Medical Research is an independent non-profit research center dedicated to the study of the human genome. Expert staff and pioneering programs in the fields of molecular and cellular biology, genetics, genomics and epigenomics, and biobanking drive our mission. To learn more, visit www.coriell.org.

Any offer of employment extended by Coriell is contingent on an applicant’s ability to be Authorized to Work in the United States of America. Upon date of hire, all employees are required to provide whichever valid Employment Authorization Documents they wish, as long as it is in compliance with Federal Regulations.

This job description/posting is to provide general guidance on the nature of work that will be performed in this position. It is not represented to be a full or exhaustive list of the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications needed for this role. Due to the nature of our work, the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications listed on this job description/posting are subject to change.