Hospital for Special Surgery · 1 week ago
Research Technician
Hospital for Special Surgery is a top-ranked institution specializing in orthopedics and rheumatology. They are seeking a Research Technician to assist in the design and execution of translational studies in autoimmune disease, maintain laboratory protocols, and train students in standard operating procedures.
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Responsibilities
Maintain standard operating protocols, list of reagents, study initiatives, assist with IACUC applications
Supervises and trains undergraduate students, medical students and residents in standard operating protocols
Provides weekly update at laboratory meetings
Works closely with Principal Investigator in the design and execution of translational studies in autoimmune disease
Performs in vitro studies, which will include growing human cell lines and primary cells, with subsequent analysis of gene and protein expression. Studies may also include genotyping and flow cytometry, and in vivo mouse experiments
Animal studies will incorporate use of mouse models of autoimmunity. Technician will be responsible for assisting in surgical procedures, providing animal care, and tissue harvesting techniques and post euthanasia processing
Clinical studies will involve interaction with the clinical coordinators for collection of patient samples, and processing the samples
The technician will interact with the research clinical coordinator and research assistants to cross-reference laboratory studies with clinical variables and outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelors
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service orientation
Proficient use of computers and software
Experience in human cell culture and cell purifications preferred
Experience in murine handling and experiments preferred
Preferred
Knowledge of statistics and Rheumatologic terminology is a plus
Company
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for special surgery is the top ranked new york hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)Flare Capital Partners
2023-06-12Grant· $10M
2022-10-25Series A· $21M
2018-07-16Grant· $5.6M
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