Hackensack Meridian Health · 3 months ago
Research Specialist-Center for Discovery & Innovation (CDI)
Nutley, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$21.40/hr - $21.40/hr
1+ years expHackensack Meridian Health is an academic basic and translational research enterprise focused on improving patient outcomes. The Research Specialist will perform laboratory functions, assist in experiments and data analysis, and maintain accurate records while contributing to the research on preclinical models for drug development.
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Responsibilities
Performs general laboratory functions including but not limited to equipment maintenance and restocking
Assists in designing and performing experiments and data analysis
Maintains accurate notes and records of all research performed
Performs data collection and interpretation of results
Creates reports from analysis of initial observations and conclusions
Establishes experimental protocols, design and documentation
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the lab
Recommends changes to the lab practices and procedures
Uses necessary equipment to perform studies
Maintains lab space
Learns about and shares with laboratory members the latest advances in laboratory techniques being used
Communicates issues to the Principal Investigator, Laboratory Manager or Department Chair
Other duties and/or projects as assigned
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent training
Minimum of 1 or more years of experience
Ability to work independently and have a strong work ethic
Ability to work well with others in a team environment
Flexible in work schedule. Must be available to occasionally come to the laboratory on a weekend day or stay late for a given experiment
Lab specific technical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
Preferred
B.Sc. or Master's degree
Experience working in a BSL2/BSL3 lab facility
Experience with small animal handling
Other lab specific
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health is a health care organization that offers research and medical services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.3MKey Investors
Baldrick's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-11-21Grant
2023-02-24Grant· $3M
2019-05-10Grant· $33.3M
Leadership Team
Robert C. Garrett
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Allen
President, Financial Services Division and CFO
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