Albany Medical Center · 5 hours ago
Research Technician
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$40K/yr - $53K/yrAlbany Medical Center is a healthcare institution focused on research in the field of neuroscience and experimental therapeutics. The Research Technician will perform molecular and physiological analyses of neuroendocrinology and behavior in rodent models, assist lab members, manage the rodent colony, and ensure compliance with relevant policies.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform research experiments involving molecular and physiological analyses of neuroendocrinology and behavior in rodent models
Assist lab members with experiments and help to manage the rodent colony, including compliance with ACUP and IACUC policies
Perform health checks, breeding rodents, handling rodents, collecting blood samples, injections, surgical procedures, euthanizing rodents, tissue sample collection, and executing rodent studies under the direction of the supervisor with minimal technical supervision
Perform molecular biology techniques including RNA/DNA extractions, DNA analysis (genotyping), RT-PCR, qPCR, cloning, running gels, and transcription reactions
Make lab solutions and reagents
Perform histology techniques such as brain and tissue collection, brain tissue cutting onto slides (using a cryostat), and preparation of brain tissue samples for microscopy analysis
Assist lab personnel in the running of histological assays on brain tissue, such as in situ hybridization and immunocytochemistry
Perform microscopy analyses of brain histology assays
Analyze data and help design future experiments
Directly train student researchers, perform general lab maintenance, manage lab inventory and ordering supplies, act as a liaison between the lab and different departments, manage laboratory protocols and compliance documents, and help to manage biohazard waste and radioactivity compliance
Qualification
Required
Perform research experiments involving molecular and physiological analyses of neuroendocrinology and behavior in rodent models
Assist lab members with experiments and help to manage the rodent colony, including compliance with ACUP and IACUC policies
Required animal duties include health checks, breeding rodents, handling rodents, collecting blood samples, injections, surgical procedures, euthanizing rodents, tissue sample collection, and executing rodent studies under the direction of the supervisor with minimal technical supervision
Perform molecular biology techniques including RNA/DNA extractions, DNA analysis (genotyping), RT-PCR, qPCR, cloning, running gels, and transcription reactions
Make lab solutions and reagents
Perform histology techniques such as brain and tissue collection, brain tissue cutting onto slides (using a cryostat), and preparation of brain tissue samples for microscopy analysis
Assist lab personnel in the running of histological assays on brain tissue, such as in situ hybridization and immunocytochemistry
Perform microscopy analyses of brain histology assays
Analyze data and help design future experiments
Directly train student researchers
Perform general lab maintenance
Manage lab inventory and ordering supplies
Act as a liaison between the lab and different departments
Manage laboratory protocols and compliance documents
Help manage biohazard waste and radioactivity compliance
Willingness to perform experiments involving the handling, dissection, and euthanasia of laboratory rodents
Willingness to work with radioactive isotopes, recombinant DNA, biohazardous research materials, and toxic research chemicals
Willingness to vary work schedule (e.g. work nights or weekends) to accommodate research needs
Company
Albany Medical Center
Albany Medical Center is one of the Capital Region’s largest private employers with more than 9,000 employees.
Founded in 1839
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief Technology Officer/Vice President Information services, Technology & Infrastructure
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