Posted
Fri., March 5
Position Description
The Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute at Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a research technician.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining mouse models and colonies, breeding and
genotyping and includes participation in tissue and biospecimen collection, extraction of DNA/RNA/protein, molecular work such as cloning, plasmid isolation, PCR and RT-PCR, gel
electrophoresis (Southern, Northern or Western blot analysis as needed)
- Performing analysis of physiological, behavioral and anatomical analysis in mouse models
- Performing immunohistochemical analysis on animal tissues
- Performing ELISA/immunoassays on human and animal biospecimen samples as necessary
- Using PC/Mac computers to perform database collection, data analysis, graphing and
maintains accurate records, reports and statistics
- Maintaining instruments using appropriate standards and methods to insure meaningful results
- Maintaining laboratory reagents and supplies. Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science and prior experience in a research laboratory
- Knowledge of molecular biology and animal physiology
- Experience in handling rodents (minimum of willingness to learn and work with mice)
- Strong organizational skills and record keeping including but not limited to, transcribing and
analyzing data using statistical techniques and presenting data using appropriate figures
- Experience in molecular biology and laboratory techniques (i.e., PCR, DNA extraction, etc.)
Time Commitment
Full-time, with a two-year commitment
Compensation
TBD
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