Research Technician II - Animal Comparative Medicine & Pathology

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

18d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of the Lab of Comparative Pathology (LCP) Histology Team and supports high-quality veterinary diagnostic and research outcomes. Candidates will operate tissue processors and embedding centers. They will use a microtome to section animal tissues in paraffin blocks for slide mounting and are responsible for performing slide staining using both manual and automated processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Approximately 2 years of related work experience within a laboratory.
Minimum six months experience using microtome to cut paraffin blocks.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work flexible hours.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Standard laboratory conditions
This position may handle radioactive material and/or biologic materials from human subjects as required
This position may require standing or sitting for long periods of time
This role may require working within Biologic Safety Level 1, 2 and/or 3 facilities

Responsibilities

Independently or semi-independently, designs and carries out experiments.
Analyzes and interprets experimental results and provides input related to subsequent experimental designs.
Evaluates, recommends, and develops new techniques to assist in overall laboratory efficiency.
Conducts library research and literature searches using various computer systems.
Assists in editing scientific publications, abstracts and posters.
Provides working supervision to junior laboratory staff as needed.
Assists in the orientation and training of new investigators, fellows, residents, and technical staff in the use of equipment, products and experimental techniques.
Responsible for tissue & cell culture activities.
May run routine biochemistry assays including western blotting and RT-PCR.
Audits and screens vendors/suppliers to evaluate the quality of products and equipment they supply. Corresponds with them for technical support pertaining to those products.
Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations, and statistical analysis charting.
May perform routine molecular biology laboratory procedures, such as PCR, protein and DNA electrophoresis, cloning and DNA preparation.
May perform microscopic imaging analyses.
Ensures a clean working area and is responsible for washing and storing glassware.
May be responsible for animal husbandry, genotyping, surgeries, post-operative care, behavioral testing, sectioning and histology.
Ensures that safe laboratory practices are followed, including the use and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.
Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements.
May be responsible for the receipt, storage, cataloguing and shipment of samples within and between institutions.