Overview

The Laboratory Assistant (LA) at New York Medical College (NYMC) will be an integral member of the laboratory environment supporting medical research in important areas of focus including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, kidney disease, the neurosciences, disaster medicine, and vaccine development. This position may involve various responsibilities including but not limited to assisting with the design and performance of experiments, documenting results, maintaining laboratory equipment and stock, and ensuring laboratory organization. The level of independence and supervision may vary based on the lab’s focus, the candidate’s experience, ability to multitask among other factors. The specific duties for the lab environment are highlighted below.

NYMC is seeking a LA for the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy in El Ouaamari laboratory. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the lab workflow so that research activities meet deadlines, under the supervision of the PI. The LA provides lab administrative support. He/she performs day-to-day lab management including initiating the purchase of equipment and laboratory supplies, maintaining reagent stocks and equipment, organizing lab meetings, enforcing lab safety guidelines and providing administrative support for compliance with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ordering and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies, maintain equipment or specific lab resources.

• Perform experiments under the direction of senior lab personnel.

• Record and analyze data

• Assist in training students in laboratory techniques and equipment operation

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education requirement:

• Qualified candidates must hold Bachelor’s in science or a combination of education in a related field and experience. Masters, preferred

  Prior experience:

• 4 years of hands-on experience in the research laboratory setting, preferred.

  Other skills/requirements

• Highly motivated and a strong team player with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Salary

USD $38,500.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $48,000.00/Yr.

New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Legal plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (October - March)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave

• Annual Holiday Schedule

*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.

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Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla

Requisition ID 2024-10510

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift 1

Hours Per Week 35

Travel 10%

Category Research

FLSA Status Non-Exempt